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Healthy Chicken and Rice Bowl
by Jalalsamfit
recipe easy Mediterranean

Healthy Chicken and Rice Bowl

A flavorful chicken and rice bowl featuring marinated grilled chicken breast over spiced yellow rice, topped with shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, yogurt sauce, and sriracha. A filling, high-protein meal that is easy to prep.

10m Prep
25m Cook
35m Total
2 Servings
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Ingredients

bowl toppings
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 100 g cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 2 tbsp yogurt sauce
  • 1 tsp sriracha optional
chicken
  • 400 g chicken breast (halved)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • salt
  • 0.5 lemon lemon juice (squeezed)
rice
  • 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric

Steps

  1. 1
    Cut chicken breast in half and marinate with olive oil, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well.
    ~5 min
  2. 2
    On medium heat, add uncooked rice, season with turmeric, paprika, and cumin. Lightly toast, then add water. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat until cooked.
    ~20 min
  3. 3
    Cook the marinated chicken on high heat for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
    ~8 min
  4. 4
    Plate the rice, add shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, the chicken, a generous amount of yogurt sauce, and sriracha.
    ~2 min

Nutrition (per serving)

480
Calories
48g
Protein
45g
Carbs
8g
Fat
4g
Fiber
Cultural Context
Rice bowls are popular across many cuisines and have become a staple of healthy eating. This Middle Eastern-inspired version combines spiced rice with marinated chicken in a style reminiscent of a halal cart or shawarma bowl.
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