Grilled Chicken Tenders with Charred Broccolini & Rice Pilaf

This one came together fast and the family crushed it — juicy grilled chicken, smoky broccolini, and a buttery rice pilaf. Simple, fresh, weeknight-friendly.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

Chicken

• 1 lb chicken tenders
• 1½ Tbsp Kinder’s Cowboy Butter seasoning

Broccolini

• 1 bunch broccolini, cleaned & trimmed
• 1 Tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tsp house seasoning (salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder)

Rice Pilaf

• 1½ cups RiceSelect Royal Blend
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 2½ cups chicken stock
• 1 tsp house seasoning

Instructions

1) Grill the Chicken

1. Pat chicken dry and rub all over with Cowboy Butter seasoning.
2. Grill over medium-high heat 3–4 minutes per side (internal temp 165°F). Rest 5 minutes.

2) Char the Broccolini

1. Toss broccolini with avocado oil and house seasoning.
2. Grill 5–7 minutes, turning, until tender with light char.

3) Make the Rice Pilaf

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium; add rice and toast 2–3 minutes, stirring.
2. Stir in chicken stock and house seasoning. Bring to a boil, reduce to low, cover, and simmer ~15 minutes.
3. Rest 5 minutes off heat, then fluff with a fork.

Macros

Approximate — based on 4 servings

Per Dish (per serving)

• Chicken (4 oz): ~150 cal · 1g C · 3g F · 28g P
• Broccolini (1 cup): ~50 cal · 8g C · 0g F · 4g P
• Rice Pilaf (1 cup): ~210 cal · 45g C · 5g F · 6g P

Full Plate Total (per serving)

~410 calories · 54g carbs · 8g fat · 38g protein

Tip: If you like extra brightness, finish the broccolini with a squeeze of lemon before serving.