# Herby Chicken and Rice Lunchbox Salad

Freshly cooked chicken and rice with cucumber, courgette ribbons, parsley and olive oil.

25 min. Serves 2. 480 kcal per serving.

## What you need

- 2 chicken breasts
- 120g basmati rice
- 1/2 cucumber, diced
- 1 courgette, peeled into ribbons
- 1 handful parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Pinch salt

## How to make it

Herby Chicken and Rice Lunchbox Salad

1. **Step 1**: Cook the rice for 12 minutes, drain and spread out to cool quickly.
2. **Step 2**: Pan fry the chicken for 6 minutes each side until cooked through.
3. **Step 3**: Slice the chicken and toss with the rice, vegetables, parsley, oil and salt.
4. **Step 4**: Pack into boxes and chill within 1 hour.

## Nutrition per serving

Per serving, rounded. These are estimates, not a prescription.

| Per serving | Amount |
| --- | --- |
| Energy | 480 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrate | 50 g |
| Fat | 13 g |

This recipe fits these eating styles by the numbers and the ingredients: Mediterranean, High protein.

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Last updated: 2026-09-24