Delicious and Colorful Feast: Grilled Chicken with Sides
Enjoy a vibrant and flavorful meal with grilled chicken, fried rice, mashed sweet potatoes, beetroot salad, and creamy coleslaw. This dish offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, tangy, and creamy textures, making it a satisfying and nutritious choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling & Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Grilled Chicken
- 4 chicken legs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Fried Rice
- 2 cups cooked white rice (preferably day-old)
- 1 zucchini, diced
- ½ cup corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup milk (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Beetroot Salad
- 2 medium beets
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp vinegar (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Creamy Coleslaw
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Grilled Chicken
- Preheat grill or oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Rub chicken with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Grill or bake for 35-40 minutes, turning occasionally, until crispy and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/75°C).
- Let rest before serving.
Fried Rice
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté onions, zucchini, corn, and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes.
- Add cooked rice, stir-fry for 5 minutes, breaking up clumps.
- Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Drain and mash with butter and milk (if using).
- Season with salt and pepper.
Beetroot Salad
- Boil or roast beets for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- Peel, dice, and toss with olive oil, vinegar (if using), salt, and pepper.
Creamy Coleslaw
- Combine cabbage and carrots in a bowl.
- Mix in mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.