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Healthy Chicken and Rice

Chicken thighs and basmati rice cooked in one pot with cumin, smoked paprika and dill.

Total time
40min
10 prep, 30 cook
Per serving
697kcal
52 g protein
Difficulty
Simple
Ingredients
£2.92
average cost
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • High Protein
Healthy Chicken and Rice

Nutrition per serving

This Healthy Chicken and Rice recipe contains 697 calories per serving, making it a hearty meal option. Each serving provides 52g of protein, 71g of carbohydrates, and 24g of fat, making it high in protein.

697kcal
Protein52g29% of calories
Carbs71g40% of calories
Fat24g30% of calories
Fibre
5g
Sugar
6.7g
Saturated fat
5.8g
Salt
3.5g

Ingredients

Servings
1

Method

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  1. Set the oven to 200°C (180°C fan).
  2. Pour the olive oil into a large ovenproof casserole over a medium hob. Lay in the chicken thighs and brown them for 10–12 minutes, turning until golden. Lift the chicken out and set it aside.
  3. Tip out most of the fat, leaving roughly a tablespoon in the pan. Stir in the chopped onion, chopped garlic and finely chopped carrots. Cook for 5 minutes, until the vegetables soften.
  4. Add the cumin seeds, smoked paprika and basmati rice, and stir everything together. Pour in the chicken stock, season with salt and black pepper, then bring to a boil. Let it bubble gently for 5 minutes, stirring now and then, until the rice has absorbed some liquid but still looks moist.
  5. Mix in the chopped dill. Arrange the browned chicken thighs on top of the rice, put the lid on and slide the dish into the oven. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the rice is tender.
  6. Fluff the rice with a fork, scatter over a little extra dill if you like, and serve.

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Healthy Chicken and Rice: questions

How long does it take to make Healthy Chicken and Rice?
This recipe takes 40 minutes in total - 10 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
Is Healthy Chicken and Rice suitable for meal prep?
Healthy Chicken and Rice is a simple-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 52g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in Healthy Chicken and Rice?
The key ingredients are Olive Oil, Chicken Thigh - Boneless, skinless, Onion. This recipe is part of our International cuisine collection.
Is Healthy Chicken and Rice healthy?
This recipe contains 697 calories per serving with 52g of protein and is suitable for dairy free, gluten free, high protein diets.
What diets is Healthy Chicken and Rice suitable for?
This recipe is specifically suited for Dairy Free, Gluten Free, High Protein diets. It provides 52g of protein per serving.

Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk