Chicken & Spiced Rice Bowl – 2 servings
15 min prep + 25 min cook
You’ll need:
Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts/thighs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- salt
- pepper
Rice:
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water/broth
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp paprika
Salad:
- Cherry tomatoes
- cucumber
- red onion
- parsley
- lemon
- olive oil
Quick steps:
Marinate chicken:
- Mix spices
- 1 tbsp oil
- salt
10 min if you have time
Sear chicken: Hot pan, 4-5 min each side till charred. Set aside + slice later
Make rice: Same pan, add rice + spices. Toast 30 sec → add water/broth. Simmer 15 min covered on low flam .
Salad: Chop everything, toss with lemon + olive oil + salt
Serve: Rice in bowl → sliced chicken on top → salad on side