Chicken with Rice & Vegetables
Whip up a hearty and wholesome meal with this easy chicken, rice & vegetable recipe -- perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners!
Recipe - The Fresh Grocer - Corporate
Chicken with Rice & Vegetables
Prep Time20 Minutes
Servings2
Cook Time20 Minutes
Calories475
Ingredients
4 WP Individually Wrapped Boneless Chicken Breast
¼ cup + 1 tablespoon lemon juice (divided)
2 Tbs olive oil
1 Tbs white vinegar
1 tsp fresh parsley
2/3 cup chopped broccoli crowns
2/3 cup Bowl & Basket baby carrots
2/3 cup Bowl & Basket Long Grain Rice
1/4 cup refrigerated prepared pesto
2 garlic clove, minced (optional)
Directions
- Thaw the chicken according to package instructions.
- In medium bowl, whisk garlic, lemon juice, oil, vinegar, parsley, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Place chicken in large zip-top plastic bag; pour oil mixture over chicken and massage marinade into the chicken.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the carrots and broccoli for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken on hot grill rack; cover and cook 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°, turning once.
- Prepare rice as label directs; drain and transfer to medium bowl. Stir in cooked vegetables, pesto, lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Serve chicken with rice salad.
20 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
2
Servings
475
Calories
Shop Ingredients
Makes 2 servings
Perdue Boneless Chicken Breast, Value Pack, 3.3 pound, 3.3 Pound
$14.82 avg/ea$4.49/lb
Lemons , 2 pound, 5 Pound
$4.99$1.00/lb
Bowl & Basket Olive Oil Cooking Spray, 5 oz, 5 Ounce
$4.79$0.96/oz
Bowl & Basket Distilled White Vinegar, 128 fl oz, 128 Fluid ounce
$5.19$0.04/fl oz
Goodness Gardens Farm Fresh Italian Parsley, 0.25 oz, 0.25 Ounce
$1.39$5.56/oz
Broccoli Crowns, 1 ct, 12 Ounce
On Sale!
$1.12 avg/ea was $1.49 avg/ea$0.09/oz
Bowl & Basket Baby Carrots, 16 oz, 16 Ounce
$1.39$0.09/oz
Bowl & Basket Enriched Long Grain White Rice, 32 oz, 2 Pound
$2.29$1.15/lb
Bowl & Basket Pesto Sauce, 6.7 oz, 6.7 Ounce
$2.69$0.40/oz
Fresh Garlic, 4 Ounce
$1.20 avg/ea$4.79/lb
Directions
- Thaw the chicken according to package instructions.
- In medium bowl, whisk garlic, lemon juice, oil, vinegar, parsley, ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Place chicken in large zip-top plastic bag; pour oil mixture over chicken and massage marinade into the chicken.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the carrots and broccoli for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Place chicken on hot grill rack; cover and cook 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°, turning once.
- Prepare rice as label directs; drain and transfer to medium bowl. Stir in cooked vegetables, pesto, lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and black pepper. Serve chicken with rice salad.