Name: Disco Inferno Grilled Chicken with Funkadelic Citrus Salsa & Groovy Avocado Rice
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; Zest and juice of 1 large orange; Zest and juice of 1 lime; 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 ripe avocados, diced; 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (use certified gluten-free); 2 tbsp olive oil (for rice); Juice of 1 lime (for rice); Salt and black pepper to taste

Disco Inferno Grilled Chicken with Funkadelic Citrus Salsa & Groovy Avocado Rice

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Slide into a dinner that grooves with the spirit of the 70s—bright, bold, and full of flavor! Disco Inferno Grilled Chicken gets its soul from a zesty orange-lime marinade, while the Funkadelic Citrus Salsa brings a riot of color and tangy sweetness atop every bite. A bed of Groovy Avocado Rice keeps things smooth and creamy, adding serious California flair and a cool contrast to the smoky grill marks. This dinner is as vibrant as a shag rug, as fresh as a convertible breeze, and as fun as your favorite retro playlist. Taste, adjust, and let every bite bring you back to the dance floor!

Ingredients

Instructions

Pat the chicken breasts dry. In a large bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, orange zest, and half the orange juice. Add chicken, toss to coat, and marinate 15-30 minutes (or up to overnight).
Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill chicken 5-6 minutes per side, until cooked through and charred in spots. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
While the chicken grills, make the Funkadelic Citrus Salsa: In a bowl, combine red onion, jalapeño, cherry tomatoes, pineapple, remaining orange juice, lime zest and juice, cilantro, and 1/2 tsp salt. Stir, taste, and adjust salt or acid as needed. Let sit 10 minutes to meld flavors.
For the Groovy Avocado Rice: In a bowl, combine cooked rice, diced avocado, 2 tbsp olive oil, juice of 1 lime, and salt and pepper to taste. Gently fold to keep avocado chunks intact.
To serve: Slice chicken and plate over the avocado rice. Spoon citrus salsa over the top. Garnish with extra cilantro or a slice of lime for full 70s color vibes.