Chimichurri Chicken Breast & Wild Rice Bowl with Courgette
Ready in about 40 minutes, this hearty chicken breast and wild rice dish is built for maintenance — 532 kcal and 55g protein.
Ingredients
- 150g Chicken Breast
- 150g wild rice
- 80g courgette
- 80g cherry tomatoes
- 10g olive oil
- 6g garlic
- 10g lemon juice
- large handful of parsley & oregano, chilli flakes
- 15g red onion
Method
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Prep everything first: wash and trim the courgette and cherry tomatoes, then measure out the sauce ingredients.
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2
Cook the wild rice blend according to the pack, usually 20-25 minutes, then drain.
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Season the chicken breast, butterfly it so it cooks evenly, then grill or pan-sear over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes per side until the juices run clear (75°C in the thickest part).
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Finely chop the herbs and mix with the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice and chilli flakes. Spoon the chimichurri over the sliced protein.
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Meanwhile, steam or stir-fry the courgette and cherry tomatoes for 3-5 minutes until just tender with a little bite.
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Build the bowl: wild rice first, then the veg and chicken breast, spooning over any remaining sauce. Finish with the red onion.
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