By Suzanne Vanderpool
Garlic-Ginger Chicken with Brown Rice and Roasted Vegetables
5 steps
Prep:20minCook:25min
This flavorful and healthy dish is perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts, marinated in a vibrant blend of garlic, ginger, honey, and a touch of "Slap Ya Mama" spice, are roasted alongside colorful vegetables. Served over a bed of fluffy brown rice, this meal offers a satisfying balance of protein, complex carbohydrates, and essential nutrients. It's easy to prepare, customizable with your favorite vegetables and makes great leftovers.
(Nutrition information per serving: Calories: 400-450, Protein: 30-35 grams, Carbohydrates: 40-45 grams, Fiber: 5-6 grams, Fat: 15-20 grams, Saturated Fat: 3-4 grams, Sodium: 150-200 mg)
Updated at: Sun, 08 Dec 2024 23:28:30 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
47
Low
Glycemic Load
12
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories320.2 kcal (16%)
Total Fat10.5 g (15%)
Carbs25.3 g (10%)
Sugars7.7 g (9%)
Protein28.4 g (57%)
Sodium86.7 mg (4%)
Fiber2.6 g (9%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
1 poundboneless skinless chicken breasts
thawed
2 tablespoonsolive oil
4 clovesgarlic
minced, or more, to your liking!)
1 teaspoonground ginger
1 tablespoonhoney
½ teaspoononion powder
½ teaspoonBlend seasoning
Original
pepper
to taste
1 cupbrown rice
cooked
2 cupsVegetable Blend
Normandy Style, broccoli florets, cauliflower florets, carrots, yellow carrots
Instructions
Step 1
* Marinate: In a bowl, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, ground ginger, honey, onion powder, "Slap Ya Mama" seasoning, salt, and pepper. Add the thawed chicken breasts and toss to coat. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to several hours in the refrigerator.
Step 2
* Preheat: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 3
* Roast: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the Normandy vegetable blend on the baking sheet and toss with a bit of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place the marinated chicken breasts on the baking sheet with the vegetables.
Step 4
* Bake: Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Step 5
* Serve: Serve the chicken and roasted vegetables over a bed of cooked brown rice.
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