Easy Grilled Chicken with Fried Rice and Sweet Potatoes
A comforting dish featuring juicy grilled chicken served on a bed of vibrant fried rice and sweet potatoes, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Boneless, skinless; seasoned with salt and pepper
For the Rice and Vegetables
- 2 cups Cooked Rice Any cooked rice works, such as white, brown, or jasmine.
- 2 cups Sweet Potatoes, Diced Nutritious and delicious, provides healthy carbs.
- 1 cup Mixed Vegetables Peas, carrots, corn, or any veggies you prefer.
- 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Low-sodium preferred.
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For frying.
- 2 cloves Garlic, Minced Adds flavor to the sauté.
- to taste Salt and Pepper Essential seasonings.
- to taste Chopped Green Onions Garnish for freshness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Pound out chicken breasts for even cooking and season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
Grilling
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear.
Sautéing Vegetables
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add diced sweet potatoes. Cook for 10-12 minutes until tender.
- Add minced garlic and mixed vegetables to the skillet, sauté until heated through.
Mixing Ingredients
- Stir in the cooked rice and drizzle soy sauce over the mixture, ensuring rice is well-coated.
Serving
- Plate the grilled chicken next to the fried rice and sweet potato medley, garnishing with chopped green onions.
Notes
Use leftovers to create new meals. Store in airtight containers in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5g
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