Easy Healthy Chicken and Rice Bowl

A flavorful chicken and rice bowl featuring marinated chicken breast with oregano, cumin, and paprika, served over turmeric-spiced rice with shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, yogurt sauce, and sriracha. A healthy, complete meal that is easy to prepare and absolutely delicious.

10m Prep

25m Cook

35m Total

2 Servings

high-protein chicken-and-rice healthy mediterranean quick low-calorie

Ingredients

chicken

300 g chicken breast (cut in half)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
0.5 whole lemon (juiced)

rice

200 g basmati rice (uncooked)
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
400 ml water

serving

shredded lettuce
cherry tomatoes (halved)
fat-free yogurt sauce
sriracha optional

Steps

1

Cut chicken breast in half. Marinate with olive oil, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, and squeeze of half a lemon. Mix well.

~5 min
2

On medium heat, add uncooked rice seasoned with turmeric, paprika, and cumin. Lightly toast the rice, then add water and bring to a boil.

~5 min
3

Cover and simmer on low heat until the rice is fully cooked.

~15 min
4

Cook the chicken on high heat for 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.

~8 min
5

Plate the rice, shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and chicken. Add a generous amount of yogurt sauce and sriracha. Enjoy.

~2 min

Nutrition (per serving)

480

Calories

45g

Protein

50g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Fiber

Cultural Context

A Mediterranean-influenced chicken and rice bowl that draws on the flavors of shawarma and grilled chicken platters. The turmeric-spiced rice and yogurt sauce give it a Middle Eastern feel, while keeping it lean and macro-friendly.

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Easy Healthy Chicken and Rice Bowl