NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

0.25 cup basmati rice

0.5 cup water

2 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 cup broccoli florets

0.5 cup carrots

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

1 tbsp fresh parsley

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp garlic powder

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

• 2

  Toss the broccoli florets and sliced carrots with 1 tsp of olive oil, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 3

  Roast the vegetables for 18-20 minutes until they are tender and slightly caramelized.

• 4

  While vegetables roast, combine the basmati rice and water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes.

• 5

  Season the chicken breast with garlic powder and a pinch of salt, then sear in a skillet with the remaining 1 tsp of olive oil until golden and cooked through.

• 6

  Once the rice is done, fluff it with a fork and stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh parsley.

• 7

  Slice the chicken and serve it alongside the roasted vegetables over the warm lemon-herb rice.