Grilled Herb Chicken with Asparagus, Rice & Tomato Salsa
A light, vibrant, Mediterranean-inspired meal featuring juicy herb-marinated grilled chicken, garlicky asparagus, fluffy rice, and a refreshing tomato salsa. Perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings:2–3
Ingredients
Herb Grilled Chicken
2 chicken breasts or thighs
1 tbsp olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp dried or fresh thyme
1 tsp dried or fresh oregano
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp lemon juice
Optional: 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
Garlic Asparagus
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
1 tsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
Salt & pepper
Fluffy Rice
1 cup rice (basmati or jasmine)
2 cups water or broth
Salt
Fresh Tomato Salsa
1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Salt & pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the Chicken
Mix olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, paprika, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Rub the mixture onto the chicken.
Marinate 10–20 minutes (longer is even better).
Grill or pan-sear:
Cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
2. Cook the Rice
Rinse rice until water runs clear.
Combine rice, water/broth, and salt in a pot.
Cover and simmer 12–15 minutes.
Fluff with a fork.
3. Cook the Asparagus
Heat a pan with a little oil.
Add asparagus + garlic + salt + pepper.
Saute 4–5 minutes until bright green and tender.
4. Make the Tomato Salsa
Combine tomatoes, onion, parsley/cilantro, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Toss and let sit 5 minutes for flavor to develop.
5. Assemble the Plate
Add a scoop of rice.
Top with grilled herb chicken.
Add garlic asparagus.
Spoon on a generous amount of fresh tomato salsa.
Optional: drizzle a little lemon or herb olive oil over the chicken.
Tips
Swap rice with quinoa or couscous for variety.
Add avocado slices for creaminess.
Add feta to the tomato salsa for a Greek twist.
For extra flavor, grill the asparagus too.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~540 kcal
Protein: ~40 g
Carbs: ~54 g
Fat: ~20 g
Fiber: ~8 g