Description
A simple and flavorful chicken and rice recipe ideal for a healthy family dinner or a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Meanwhile, dice the tomato and cucumber.
- In a bowl, mix the diced tomato and cucumber with olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon juice if desired.
- Serve the chicken over a bed of rice with the salad on the side.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Keep salad separate to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg