Jul 14 2026
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Grilled Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Petra Cafe
Time1h
Serves4

Marinated chicken served with rice and vegetables.

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Ingredients

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Marinade

Rice

Vegetables

Method

Marinating the Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours.

Cooking the Rice

  1. 3

    Boil Water

    In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 1 tsp of salt.

  2. 4

    Cook Rice

    Add the long-grain rice to the boiling water. Stir once, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.

  3. 5

    Finish Rice

    Remove from heat, add butter, and fluff with a fork. Let it sit covered for 5 minutes.

Grilling the Chicken and Vegetables

  1. 6

    Preheat Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 7

    Grill Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the remaining marinade. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

  3. 8

    Prepare Vegetables

    In a bowl, toss the sliced bell pepper, zucchini, and carrot with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

  4. 9

    Grill Vegetables

    Place the seasoned vegetables on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are tender and have grill marks.

Serving

  1. 10

    Plate the Dish

    On a serving plate, place a portion of rice, top it with grilled chicken, and add the grilled vegetables on the side. Serve hot.

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