A vibrant, flavorful, and well-balanced meal packed with goodness! 🌿✨
📝 Ingredients:
🔹 For the Spiced Grilled Chicken:
2 chicken drumsticks
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp chili flakes
¼ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp lemon juice
🔹 For the Rice:
½ cup basmati rice
1 cup water
¼ tsp salt
🔹 For the Fresh Veggie Salad:
1 cup mixed salad greens
¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup cucumber, diced
¼ cup cooked beets, diced
¼ cup carrot, sliced
1 tbsp corn kernels
½ tsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
🔹 For the Dressing:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp lemon juice
½ tsp honey
Salt & pepper to taste
🍽️ Step by Step:
1️⃣ Marinate & Cook the Chicken:
Coat the drumsticks with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili flakes, black pepper, salt, and lemon juice.
Grill over medium heat for 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and fully cooked.
2️⃣ Prepare the Rice:
Rinse the basmati rice and cook it in 1 cup of water with a pinch of salt.
Fluff with a fork once cooked.
3️⃣ Make the Salad:
In a bowl, mix salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, beets, carrots, and corn.
4️⃣ Prepare the Dressing:
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle over the salad and toss well.
5️⃣ Assemble the Plate:
Serve the grilled chicken drumsticks with fluffy rice and fresh veggie salad.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the salad for extra crunch.
6️⃣ Enjoy Your Meal!
Eat fresh and savor the delicious mix of flavors!
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
Calories: ~550 per serving | Protein: ~40g per serving
