Spicy Grilled Chicken with Avocado Salad & Garlic Rice

A protein-packed, flavorful meal perfect for a balanced diet!
📝 Ingredients:
🔹 For the Spicy Grilled Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili flakes
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tsp soy sauce or lemon juice
🔹 For the Avocado Salad:
2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
½ avocado, diced
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt & pepper to taste
🔹 For the Garlic Rice:
1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
1 tsp butter
1 clove garlic, minced
½ tsp salt
🔹 For the Yogurt Sauce:
¼ cup Greek yogurt
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp lemon juice
Salt to taste
🍽️ Step by Step:
1️⃣ Prepare & Cook the Chicken:
In a bowl, mix olive oil, chili flakes, garlic powder, paprika, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
Toss sliced chicken in the marinade and let it rest for 15 minutes.
Heat a pan or grill over medium heat and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked.
2️⃣ Make the Garlic Rice:
Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Mix in cooked rice and season with salt.
3️⃣ Assemble the Salad:
In a bowl, combine romaine lettuce, avocado, cherry tomatoes, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
4️⃣ Prepare the Yogurt Sauce:
Mix Greek yogurt with garlic powder, lemon juice, and salt.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
Plate the spicy grilled chicken over the avocado salad.
Add a side of garlic rice and drizzle with yogurt sauce.
Enjoy a perfect balance of spice, creaminess, and freshness!
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Calories: ~500 per serving | Protein: ~40g per serving