Grilled Chicken and Halloumi Rice with Spicy Honey Sauce delights your taste buds!
A delicious grilled chicken dish served with halloumi cheese over rice, topped with a spicy honey sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 block (7 oz) halloumi cheese, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups cooked basmati or jasmine rice
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (optional)
- For the Spicy Honey Sauce:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust for spice preference)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked (internal temp of 165°F/75°C). Remove and let rest.
- Place the halloumi slices on the grill and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown with grill marks.
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, sriracha, lemon juice, soy sauce, and chili flakes to create the spicy honey sauce.
- Slice the grilled chicken and arrange it over the cooked rice along with grilled halloumi.
- Top with cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley, and optional pomegranate seeds.
- Drizzle generously with the spicy honey sauce before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of sriracha to control the spice level.
- Feel free to substitute jasmine rice with basmati rice based on preference.
- Pomegranate seeds are optional but add a nice burst of flavor and color.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480