Chicken & Veggie Power Bowl with Brown Rice

A nourishing and flavorful dish featuring seared chicken, tender-crisp vegetables, and fluffy brown rice — all tossed in a light savory glaze. This balanced bowl is high in protein, fiber, and deliciousness!

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

1 chicken breast or thigh (about 6 oz)

1 tsp olive oil

½ tsp paprika

¼ tsp garlic powder

Salt & pepper to taste

For the Veggies:

½ cup sliced bell peppers (red, yellow, green)

¼ cup broccoli florets

¼ cup zucchini slices

¼ cup carrot sticks

¼ cup green beans

1 tsp olive oil

Salt & pepper to taste

For the Sauce (optional but delicious):

1 tbsp soy sauce

½ tsp honey or maple syrup

½ tsp lemon or lime juice

¼ tsp chili flakes or black pepper

For Serving:

½ cup cooked brown rice

Directions

Cook the Brown Rice:

Cook according to package instructions. Fluff and keep warm.

Cook the Chicken:

Season chicken with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.

Remove and slice.

Sauté the Veggies:

In the same pan, add a touch more olive oil.

Toss in bell peppers, zucchini, carrots, broccoli, and green beans.

Stir-fry 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Add the Sauce:

Mix soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, and chili flakes in a small bowl.

Pour over the veggies and chicken, tossing gently to coat.

Assemble the Bowl:

Place brown rice at the base of the bowl, top with chicken and veggies, and drizzle any remaining sauce over the top.

Prep Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 20 min

Total Time: 30 min

Calories: ~480 kcal

Servings: 1