Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring spicy grilled chicken breast paired with fresh veggies, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Add in the chicken breasts, making sure they are well-coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill or Skillet: Heat your grill to medium-high. If you’re using a skillet, heat it over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Prepare Your Veggies: While the grill heats up, slice your bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion. Toss them in a bowl with a splash of olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken onto the preheated grill. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Grill the Veggies: While your chicken is resting, grill the veggies for about 4-5 minutes until they are tender but still have that crispy bite.
- Plate It Up: Slice the grilled chicken and serve it on a platter alongside the colorful veggies. Drizzle with a little more olive oil and sprinkle with fresh herbs if you have any on hand.
- Dig In: Take a moment to appreciate the hard work you put into this meal—now it’s time to enjoy!
Notes
Consider serving with fluffy quinoa or brown rice for added texture and nutrition. Enjoy with a creamy tzatziki or yogurt sauce for a contrast to the spicy chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, spicy chicken, healthy dinner, summer recipe, easy recipe