This Grilled Chicken Thighs with Vegetable Fried Rice and Cucumber Tomato Salad is a flavorful and satisfying meal featuring juicy, char-grilled chicken, savory vegetable-packed rice, and a refreshing salad. It’s a perfect combination of protein, vegetables, and grains that works well for both weeknight dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Vegetable Fried Rice
3 cups cooked and chilled long-grain rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, and corn)
3 green onions, sliced, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
For the Cucumber Tomato Salad
1 large cucumber, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
¼ red onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or green onions
For the Salad Dressing
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
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