Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken With Mediterranean Rice Recipe

About this recipe

Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken with Mediterranean Rice is a flavorful and nutritious lunch that blends Italian-inspired zest with the bright textures of fresh vegetables and fragrant herbs. The marinated chicken is grilled to perfection in the air fryer, delivering tender, juicy pieces. Meanwhile, the rice mixture combines hearty oats with sautéed carrots, cucumber, and parsley for a refreshing twist. Packed with 28g of protein per serving, this dish fuels your energy while keeping calories in check. Whether it's a weekday meal or a special lunch, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds and keep you energized for the day ahead.

Ingredients

• 350G Frohweins Chicken Breast Fillets Supremes Skinless
• 1 Lemon - 1 Each
• 140G Greenfields Mixed Herbs, 140G
• 500G Tropical Sun Basmati Rice 500g
• - Biona Capers In Olive Oil
• 50G Black Garlic Cloves, 50G
• 75G Greenfields Hot Wings Seasoning, 75G
• 750 G Top-Op Table Salt Drums
• 22.8Cl Sabarot Red Pepper Drops, 22.8Cl
• 1 Piece Cucumber 1Pc
• 100 g Yorkshire English Carrots 100G
• 1 Ltr Ktc Sunflower Oil
• - Saffola Classic Masala Oats
• - Schwartz Flat Leaf Parsley

Instructions

1. 1. Preheat your air fryer to 200°C while you prepare the ingredients for cooking.
2. 2. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Schwartz Italian seasoning, Top-Op Table Salt Drums, and Pepper Red- Each to make a marinade.
3. 3. Coat the chicken breasts evenly with the marinade and let it rest for 10 minutes.
4. 4. In the meantime, peel and dice the cucumber and carrots into small cubes for the rice mixture.
5. 5. Heat Huilerie Beaujolaise Organic Rapeseed Oil in a pan and sauté the diced carrots until tender, about 5 minutes.
6. 6. Add Saffola Classic Masala Oats to the pan and stir for 1 minute to toast slightly, enhancing its flavor.
7. 7. Pour water into the pan and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the oats absorb the liquid and become fluffy.
8. 8. Mix the diced cucumber and freshly chopped parsley into the cooked oats for added freshness and flavor.
9. 9. Place the marinated chicken in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through for even grilling.
10. 10. Once the chicken is cooked through, let it rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing into strips.
11. 11. Assemble the dish by plating the Mediterranean rice and topping it with the sliced grilled chicken.
12. 12. Garnish with additional parsley or a drizzle of lemon juice for an extra burst of flavor.

How to make Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken With Mediterranean Rice

1. Marinate the chicken. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C. Mix olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and red pepper into a marinade, coat the chicken breasts evenly and leave them to rest for 10 minutes.
2. Sauté the carrots. Meanwhile, peel and dice the cucumber and carrots into small cubes. Heat rapeseed oil in a pan and sauté the diced carrots for about 5 minutes until tender.
3. Cook the masala oats. Add the masala oats and stir for 1 minute to toast. Pour in water, bring to the boil, then simmer until the oats absorb the liquid and turn fluffy, and mix in the cucumber and chopped parsley.
4. Air fry the chicken. Cook the marinated chicken in the air fryer basket for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Once it is cooked through, let it rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing into strips.
5. Assemble and garnish. Plate the Mediterranean rice and top it with the sliced grilled chicken. Garnish with extra parsley or a drizzle of lemon juice for an extra burst of flavour.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken with Mediterranean Rice take to make?

About 35 minutes, split into 10 minutes of prep and 25 minutes of cooking for the chicken and the grain side.

What gives Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken with Mediterranean Rice its flavour?

A marinade of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, mixed herbs, salt and red pepper. Letting the chicken sit in it for a short while before air frying helps the flavour cling.

How do I stop lemon herb chicken drying out in the air fryer?

Flip it halfway through and take it out as soon as it is cooked through, then let it rest for a couple of minutes before slicing so the juices stay in the meat.

What can I use instead of flat leaf parsley in the side dish?

Swap it for fresh coriander or a little chopped mint. Stir it through at the end with the diced cucumber so it stays fresh and green.

What else can I serve with lemon herb chicken?

A salad of tomato, cucumber and olives, or a spoonful of garlicky yoghurt, suits the lemon and herbs. Warm pitta also works for mopping up the juices.