01/23/2026
Ultimate Balanced Chicken Plate
Packed with protein, fiber, and freshness — this colorful combo features spicy grilled chicken, herbed rice, crisp cucumber ribbons, seasoned eggs, juicy tomatoes, and fresh lettuce. Basically, the full-body reset on a plate!
𝐈𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
For the Chicken:
1 boneless chicken breast
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp dried thyme or oregano
Salt & pepper, to taste
Juice of ½ lemon
For the Herbed Rice:
1 cup basmati rice
2 cups water or chicken broth
1 tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro
Salt, to taste
Sides:
1 hard-boiled egg, sliced
½ cucumber, shaved into ribbons
1 medium tomato, sliced
1 lettuce leaf
Salt & black pepper to season
𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
Marinate & cook the chicken: Rub chicken breast with olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper. Grill or pan-sear for 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Let it rest, then slice.
Make the herbed rice: Rinse rice and cook it in water or broth. Once done, fluff with a fork and fold in chopped herbs. Season lightly.
Prep the veggies & egg: Shave cucumber with a peeler, slice the tomato and egg. Season both with a sprinkle of salt and black pepper.
Assemble your plate: Scoop herbed rice onto a plate. Add sliced chicken, cucumber ribbons, boiled egg, tomato slices, and the lettuce leaf. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Calories: ~600 kcal
Servings: 1