@evergreens.lifest: Grilled Chicken Thighs with Avocado Tomato Salad & Saffron Rice 🍗🍅🥑🍚 Tender grilled chicken thighs marinated with herbs and spices, served with golden saffron rice and a refreshing avocado tomato salad. Flavor-packed and full of feel-good ingredients! 🍗 Ingredients For the Grilled Chicken Thighs: 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs 2 tbsp olive oil 🍈 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄 1 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️ 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp dried oregano 🌿 Salt & black pepper to taste 🧂 For the Saffron Rice: 1 cup basmati or long-grain rice 🍚 2 cups water or chicken broth 1/4 tsp saffron threads, soaked in 2 tbsp warm water 🧡 1 tbsp olive oil or butter Salt to taste 🧂 For the Avocado Tomato Salad: 1 ripe avocado, diced 🥑 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 🍅 1/4 red onion, finely sliced 🧅 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice 🍋 1 tbsp olive oil 🍈 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 🌿 Salt & pepper to taste 🧂 👩‍🍳 Instructions 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight in the fridge). 2. Cook the Saffron Rice: Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a pot, bring 2 cups water or broth to a boil. Add rice, saffron water, olive oil or butter, and a pinch of salt. Stir once, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork before serving. 3. Prepare the Avocado Tomato Salad: In a bowl, gently mix diced avocado, halved tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper. Chill in fridge while the chicken cooks. 4. Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill chicken thighs for 5–6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and nicely charred. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing (optional). 5. Assemble the Dish: Spoon saffron rice onto plates. Top with grilled chicken thighs. Add a generous scoop of avocado tomato salad on the side or on top. Garnish with fresh herbs or lemon wedges for a pop of color 🍋🌿. 💡 Tips & Variations Spice it up: Add chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the chicken marinade 🌶️. Low-carb version: Swap saffron rice for cauliflower rice. Extra texture: Top salad with roasted sunflower seeds or crushed pistachios. Meal prep: Make extra chicken and rice for lunch bowls the next day! 🍽️ Serving Suggestion This dish goes great with a chilled cucumber mint cooler or a crisp white wine like Sauvignon Blanc 🍷🌿.

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