Spiced Baked Chicken with Garlic Potatoes, Sautéed Veggies & Rice
A balanced, high-protein meal featuring lemon-paprika marinated chicken, crispy garlic baby potatoes, caramelized peppers, and fluffy white rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked/Sautéed
- Cuisine: Modern American
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts (butterflied)
500g baby potatoes, quartered
1 cup white rice
200g green beans, trimmed
1 large onion, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp chili flakes
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Marinate chicken with lemon, oil, and spices for 15 mins.
2. Roast potatoes with garlic and paprika at 200°C for 30-35 mins.
3. Boil 1 cup rice in 2 cups water; simmer covered for 15 mins.
4. Sear chicken in a pan (3-4 mins/side), then bake at 200°C for 10-15 mins.
5. Sauté onion and bell pepper in oil for 6 mins until soft.
6. Steam green beans for 5 mins; season with salt.
7. Plate chicken with potatoes, rice, and veggies. Serve hot.
Notes
Swap chicken breasts for thighs for more juiciness.
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Great for high-protein meal prepping.