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Summer Night Grilled Chicken Plate

A bright, smoky, summer-inspired grilled chicken dinner served with fresh vegetables and corn on the cob. Light, flavourful, and perfect for warm evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 plates
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 490
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lemon juice and zest
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
Vegetables
  • 1 zucchini sliced
  • 1 yellow squash sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 2 tomatoes halved
Extras
  • 2 corn on the cob

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side or until fully cooked and nicely charred.
  3. Place sliced zucchini, yellow squash, red peppers, and tomatoes on the grill. Cook for 3–5 minutes until lightly charred.
  4. Boil or grill the corn on the cob until bright yellow and tender.
  5. Assemble the plate with grilled chicken, vegetables, and corn. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 42gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 820mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 980IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2.6mg

Notes

For extra flavour, add a drizzle of garlic herb butter over the grilled chicken.
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