Description
The Colorful Chicken Veggie Plate with Carrot Rice & Salad is a delightful and nourishing meal that brings together juicy, seasoned chicken bites with a medley of vibrant vegetables. This dish features fluffy carrot rice, golden roasted zucchini, garlicky sautéed greens, and a refreshing cucumber-tomato salad. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, it’s not only visually appealing but also packed with nutrients to satisfy your cravings while keeping it wholesome.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 chicken breast, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 1 small carrot, diced
- 1 tbsp onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil or butter
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Pinch of oregano, salt, pepper
- 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 handful lettuce or arugula
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Sauté onion in olive oil until fragrant. Add diced carrots and stir for another minute. Stir in rinsed rice along with water and salt. Simmer until rice is fluffy and carrots are tender.
- Toss cubed chicken in olive oil and spices until well coated. Sauté in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
- Toss zucchini slices with olive oil and seasonings. Roast at 200°C (400°F) for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- In a hot pan with olive oil, cook minced garlic for about 30 seconds. Add chopped greens with salt and sauté until wilted (2-3 minutes).
- Combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and lettuce in a mixing bowl. Dress with olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, then season to taste.
- Arrange all components on a plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg