🍚🌿 Mediterranean Chicken Plate with Veggies & Fluffy Rice
This vibrant, wholesome plate brings together juicy pan-seared chicken, tender-crisp veggies, seasoned fluffy rice, and fresh Mediterranean flavors. With olives, mustard, and optional lemon, it’s a clean, balanced dish that’s as satisfying as it is colorful—perfect for a quick and nourishing lunch or dinner.
📝 Ingredients (Serves 1 | ~520 kcal)
For the Chicken:
- 300 g chicken breast, sliced or filleted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder 🧄
- ½ teaspoon paprika 🌶️
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Optional: squeeze of lemon 🍋
For the Rice:
- 1 cup cooked rice (jasmine or basmati preferred) 🍚
- 1 teaspoon butter or olive oil 🧈
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice or chopped parsley 🌿
For the Veggies:
- ½ cup broccoli florets 🥦
- 1 carrot, diced 🥕
- 6–8 asparagus spears
- 1 small handful fresh spinach 🥬
- 3–4 Kalamata or black olives 🫒
Extras:
- 1 teaspoon mustard (Dijon or grainy preferred) 🥄
- Extra black pepper or olive oil for finishing 🌿
