GRILLED CITRUS CHICKEN RICE BOWL

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Categories     Chicken     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup baby arugula
1 cup carrot matchsticks
1/2 cup cucumber matchsticks
2 tablespoons chopped mint

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar, orange zest, 3/4 tsp of the salt, the sugar, pepper and scallions. 2. Place chicken in a ziptop bag and add 3 tbsp of the citrus dressing. Seal bag and shake to coat chicken with dressing. Marinate in refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours. 3. Heat a gas or stovetop grill to mediumhigh or the coals in a charcoal grill to medium-hot. Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade. Grill chicken 7 to 8 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees . Slice chicken thinly on the bias. 4. In a large salad bowl, combine rice, arugula, carrot, cucumber and mint. Toss with 4 tbsp of the citrus dressing and season with remaining 1/4 tsp salt. 5. Serve rice salad with sliced chicken and drizzle with remaining dressing. Tip 3 Variations to Try • Asian Twist Substitute chicken, arugula and cucumber with shrimp, sliced snow peas and sliced water chestnuts.Steak House Take In place of chicken and cucumber, use sliced flank steak, halved cherry tomatoes and a sprinkling of crumbled blue cheese. Eliminate mint.Greek-Style Replace arugula with shaved iceberg lettuce; add feta cheese and sliced black olives.

Ondrej Prelec
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This was the best grilled chicken I've ever had! The citrus marinade really made a difference.


Kamila Abdalla
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy.


joseph israel
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was so moist and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Thanni Ayomide
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the rice.


Holdin McGroin
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This recipe is a great way to add some flavor to your chicken and rice. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mirna Basaka
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I made this recipe for a healthy lunch and it was perfect! The chicken was lean and the rice was filling.


Biyan Bidari
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Jeffrey Kennedy
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing!


Davidhenry Hames
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was definitely worth it! The chicken was so flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Aakiti Ch
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the rice.


Abir Abir
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Kyomukama Aisha
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! It's a great weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy.


Lysa Bokosha
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This was the best grilled chicken I've ever had! The citrus marinade really made a difference.


Rohim Miya
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy.


Javed Mahmud
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The chicken was so moist and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Ebenezer Awareja
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the rice.


Morretha Gray
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly.


Ahsansshah Rizvi
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I made this for dinner last night and my family loved it! The citrus marinade really gave the chicken a great flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Irshad Panhwar
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.