Hearty Chicken & Rice Power Bowl

🥘 Ingredients

• 150g boneless chicken breast
• 100g uncooked white rice
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (plain)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1
   Cook the rice according to package instructions. Fluff and set aside.
2. 2
   Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breast with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through.
3. 3
   Remove chicken and slice into strips.
4. 4
   In the same skillet, sauté carrots, peas, and bell pepper for 4-5 minutes until just tender.
5. 5
   Mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and pepper to create a creamy dressing.
6. 6
   Assemble the bowl: layer rice first, then veggies and chicken on top.
7. 7
   Drizzle with the yogurt dressing and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

📊 Nutritional Information

• Dietary fiber: 5g
• Calcium: 126mg
• Iron: 3mg
• Potassium: 840mg
• Vitamin A: 3360 IU
• Vitamin C: 52mg
• Magnesium: 56mg
• Cholesterol: 65mg

💡 Cooking Tips

• Let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes after cooking for juicier slices.
• Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor in the dressing.
• Cut vegetables into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
• If short on time, use pre-cooked rice and rotisserie chicken.