Last updated on March 4th, 2024 at 08:19 pm
It’s summer time, the perfect opportunity to try some lighter bite dinner options. No one wants to eat those heavy comfort foods we all love so dearly in the winter. It’s bikini season. I am all about the rice bowls at the moment too. They are fast, easy, as all my recipes are, as promised by me! They are versatile and you can whip up any variation, you like, depending on what’s left over in the fridge. Now, that’s my kind recipe.
Cajun Chicken & Grilled Zucchini Rice Bowl
Ingredients
- 500 g diced chicken
- 1 Tbsp cajun spice
- 1 zucchini courgette
- 4 cups of steamed white or brown rice
- 1 red pepper
- 1/2 onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
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In frying pan, cook chicken with cajun spice sprinkled over top
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Add red peppers and onions to chicken and cook until chicken is done
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In a grill pan, add oil and slice zucchini long width and lay flat, grill for 30/40 secs
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In a pot, steam rice according to package
To Serve
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Add rice to the bottom of a bowl
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Add chicken mix on top
Recipe Notes
If you find you want to spice it up, add hot BBQ sauce on top!
Cajun Chicken & Grilled Zucchini Rice Bowl
I used white rice on this particular recipe, as that’s what I had in the house at the time. But if you really want to be healthy, use brown rice. Both of my kids love a good rice bowl, yes, it’s messy but I let them dig in.
Want to take this recipe further, heat up some BBQ sauce and pour it over top. Or if you are feeling you need a little more than a lite bite, wrap it up in a tortilla with salsa! The list is endless, what you can do with this recipe.
I am a huge fan of grilled zucchini this year, too! I only wish I had tried it a lot sooner. It definitely will be making more appearances ‘in momma’s kitchen’.
Try it and let me know what you think!
Huge fans of grilled zucchini over here too! This looks simple, healthy and flavourful — thanks for posting #tastytuesdays
Thank you. Oh yes I am no chef so all my recipes are simple, easy and fast to do. Glad you like.
This looks a lovely meal for a warm summers evening! x #tastytuesdays
Definitely. I don’t like to eat too hefty in the summer when it’s hot. Try it let me know.
This looks perfect especially for these warmer days. I’m going to try this one evening for Ali and I. I will let you know how we get on 🙂 xx
So simple, yet a great summer dish…and love the idea of putting it in a wrap. Will try with brown rice and the BBQ sauce! #TastyTuesdays.
Yes do, and let me know what you think. I love it with bbq in a wrap with brown rice. Almost Mexican style. But all varieties are tasty.
Looks yummy hon! I’d have to go rice-free but this dish is totally up my street 😉 #tastytuesdays
Oh yes, when I am being really good I just do it more like a stir fry without rice. Still lovely.
Delicious, healthy and tasty! Love it! Thanks for linking up
Thank you for hosting as always. Yes it’s one of my summer favorites.