Name: Chicken with Basmati Rice and Broccoli
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 180 g chicken breast; 70 g basmati rice raw; 200 g broccoli; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; paprika; garlic powder; salt; pepper

The classic gym dish. Perfect protein-carb-veggie balance.

Ingredients

How many are you cooking for?

Original recipe for 1 servings

180 g chicken breast
70 g basmati rice raw
200 g broccoli
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
paprika
garlic powder
salt
pepper

Step by step

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Step 1 Cook 12 min

Cook the rice for 12 minutes and steam the broccoli for 5 minutes. Work on medium heat and taste the salt at the end.
Step 2 Pan 4 min

Season the chicken and pan-fry it for 4 minutes per side.
Step 3 Serve

Serve everything together with a drizzle of oil. Control the time to not overcook: the perfect point makes the difference.

Storage

Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave 1–2 min. Freeze only if the recipe allows.

Chef tips

Mise en place: chop and weigh before cooking so you don't run over time.
Taste for salt at the end; broths and canned foods already add sodium.
For meal prep, keep dressings separate until serving.

Allergens

No major allergens from the standard 14 in the base ingredient list.

Diet

Not vegetarian (contains animal products)

Variations

Substitutions for a vegan version

Instead of: animal protein from recipe

Use: tempeh, smoked tofu or cooked legumes in the same quantity

Why: Animal protein provides amino acids and umami; tempeh or legumes cover protein and satiety.

Tip: Marinate the tempeh for 10 minutes with soy sauce and garlic before sautéing for a more intense flavor.

Other variations

Lighter version: reduce oil to 1 tablespoon and increase vegetables in Chicken with Basmati Rice and Broccoli.
Batch cook: double quantities and store in tupperware for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Quick summary

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1 Cook the rice for 12 minutes and steam the broccoli for 5 minutes. Work on medium heat and taste the salt at the end.
2 Season the chicken and pan-fry it for 4 minutes per side.
3 Serve everything together with a drizzle of oil. Control the time to not overcook: the perfect point makes the difference.