EASY MEAL PREP 101: Chicken & Rice
EASY MEAL PREP 101: Chicken & Rice is a easy American recipe that serves 1. 400 calories per serving. Recipe by KingDavidisFit on YouTube.
Prep: 14 min | Cook: 43 min | Total: 1 hr 12 min
Cost: $4.50 total, $4.50 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 piece Chicken Breast (skinless, boneless, about 150‑200 g, seasoned as in video)
- 2 tablespoons Seasoning Blend (mix of salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika (as used in video))
- 1 cup Brown Rice (dry; yields about 1 cup cooked per serving)
- 42 grams Mixed Vegetables (e.g., broccoli florets, carrots, bell peppers; steamed or raw)
- 1 pea-sized drop Ranch Dressing (use low‑fat ranch or homemade version)
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil (for pan‑searing chicken after oven)
Instructions
Season the Chicken
Place the chicken breast in a mixing bowl, add the seasoning blend, and rub evenly over all sides.
Time: PT5M
Create Slits
Using a sharp knife, make several shallow slits across the chicken breast to help it cook evenly.
Time: PT2M
Wrap in Foil
Lay a sheet of aluminum foil on a flat surface, place the chicken on it, and wrap tightly to seal.
Time: PT2M
Bake the Chicken
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the foil‑wrapped chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
Time: PT20M
Temperature: 180°C
Prepare the Rice
Rinse 1 cup of brown rice under cold water, then add to a rice cooker (or pot) with 2 cups of water and start cooking.
Time: PT5M
Cook the Rice
Let the rice cooker finish its cycle (about 20 minutes) or bring the pot to a boil, then simmer covered for 20 minutes until tender.
Time: PT20M
Pan‑Sear the Chicken
Remove the chicken from foil, heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat, and sear each side for about 1½ minutes to develop color.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: medium‑high
Plate the Meal
On a plate, place the sliced chicken, add 1 cup of cooked brown rice, scatter the 42 g of mixed vegetables, and finish with a pea‑sized drop of ranch dressing.
Time: PT3M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 400
- Protein
- 38g
- Carbohydrates
- 48g
- Fat
- 5g
- Fiber
- 5g
Dietary info: High protein, Low fat, Gluten‑free, Contains dairy
Allergens: Milk
Last updated: April 18, 2026








