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Grilled Lemon Chicken with Feta Rice

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Macros:

  • Protein: 25g
  • Carbs: 27g
  • Fat: 12g

Chicken and rice get a bad rap for being boring diet food… but this is not your bland, dry chicken recipe. This macro friendly Grilled Lemon Chicken with Feta Rice is a tasty twist to the boring old chicken and rice combo.

SERVING DETAILS:

  • Servings: 4
  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 320

Directions:

  • 1Combine chicken, 4 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon olive oil and garlic in a zip lock bag. Toss to coat chicken and let stand for 5-10 minutes.
  • 2Begin heating rice in water according to package instructions.
  • 3Heat a pan over medium to high heat.
  • 4Coat pan with cooking spray.
  • 5Remove chicken from bag and discard left over marinade.
  • 6Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper then grill for approximately 6 minutes on each side.
  • 7Combine rice, celery, feta, pumpkin seeds and basil in a large mixing bowl.
  • 8Serve chicken breast on top of rice.
  • 9Eat and enjoy!

Ingredients:

  • skinless, boneless chicken breast2 (halved) (344g)
  • fresh lemon juice4 tablespoons (60g)
  • olive oil1 teaspoon (5g)
  • minced garlic2 teaspoons (8g)
  • cooking sprayspritz (5g)
  • water1 cup water (237g)
  • uncooked brown rice1/2 cup (100g)
  • crumbled feta cheese2/3 cup (100g)
  • chopped fresh basil1/2 cup (12g)
  • celery2 medium stalks (100g)
  • pepita (pumpkin seeds)1/2 cup (30g)
  • salt & pepper to taste