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Healthy Chicken and Rice Recipe

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Lana B. Apr. 19, 2025

“Brown rice boiled chicken spinach with lime basiln sauce. Im proud of this one because Friday morning I realized I had nothing to eat for lunch. I quickly pulled these items out of the freezerukummmmmmmmmmmmj”

Prep 10 minutesCook 30 minutesEasyServes 4
CS

Coach Sam

“Happy Saturday Lana Your lunch looks delicious and well-balanced definitely a reason to be proud! Including all these components will help keep you full until your next meal”

Instructions

  • 1.

    1. Rinse the brown rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook the rice according to package instructions, using water or low-sodium chicken broth for added flavor (about 30 minutes).

  • 2.

    2. While the rice is cooking, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F).

  • 3.

    3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into strips.

  • 4.

    4. In a small bowl, mix lime juice and chopped basil to create the sauce.

  • 5.

    5. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and mix in the fresh spinach until wilted.

  • 6.

    6. Serve the rice and spinach mixture topped with sliced chicken and drizzle with the lime basil sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1.

    2 cups brown rice

  • 2.

    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 3.

    4 cups fresh spinach

  • 4.

    1/4 cup lime juice

  • 5.

    1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

  • 6.

    1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 7.

    Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

  • calories

    350

  • fat

    7

  • saturates

    1

  • carbohydrates

    45

  • fibres

    5

  • sugar

    1

  • addedSugar

    0

  • protein

    30

Healthy Chicken and Rice Recipe

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2 comments
  • LB

    Lana B.Author

    "Brown rice boiled chicken spinach with lime basiln sauce. Im proud of this one because Friday morning I realized I had nothing to eat for lunch. I quickly pulled these items out of the freezerukummmmmmmmmmmmj"

  • CS

    Coach Sam

    "Happy Saturday Lana Your lunch looks delicious and well-balanced definitely a reason to be proud! Including all these components will help keep you full until your next meal"