Okay, folks, let’s dive into my little culinary adventure from yesterday. I decided to make chicken kebabs for dinner, but then the big question hit me: What do I serve with them? I mean, kebabs are great, but they need some company on the plate, right?
So, I started rummaging through my fridge and pantry. My first thought was, “Gotta have some color!” I found some beautiful bell peppers – red, yellow, and orange. I chopped those up, along with a red onion. I figured I could just toss them on the grill alongside the chicken. Easy peasy.
Then, I remembered I had some leftover rice from the night before. Plain rice is kinda boring, though. So, I grabbed a lemon, some fresh parsley (thank goodness for my little herb garden!), and a bit of olive oil. I zested and juiced the lemon, chopped the parsley, and mixed it all into the rice with a drizzle of oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Boom! Instant upgrade.
My Simple Rice Recipe Details
- Cooked Rice
- Lemon Zest
- Lemon Juice
- Chopped Parsley
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Next, I wanted something creamy to balance out the grilled stuff. I spotted a cucumber and some plain yogurt in the fridge. Perfect! Tzatziki time. I grated the cucumber, squeezed out the excess water (this is key, people, don’t skip it!), and mixed it with the yogurt. Then, I minced some garlic – gotta have that garlic flavor – and stirred it in with a bit of salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice. Done!
Finally Just Mixed these together, super easy.
- Grated Cucumber
- Plain Yogurt
- Minced Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- Lemon Juice
Finally, I whipped up a super simple salad. Just some mixed greens, cherry tomatoes (halved, of course), and a quick vinaigrette I made with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, a touch of honey, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Nothing fancy, but it added a nice freshness to the meal.
I grilled the chicken and the veggies, and once everything was cooked, I plated it all up. The colorful kebabs, the bright lemon-parsley rice, the creamy tzatziki, and the fresh salad – it all looked (and tasted!) amazing. It was a simple meal, but sometimes those are the best, right? Plus, clean-up was a breeze!
