# Lemon Herb Chicken with Rice and Courgette

Fresh chicken breast pan cooked with parsley and a little lemon zest, served with rice and courgette.

25 min. Serves 2. 520 kcal per serving.

## What you need

- 2 chicken breasts
- 150g basmati rice
- 1 courgette, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- Handful parsley
- Salt

## How to make it

Lemon Herb Chicken with Rice and Courgette

1. **Step 1**: Cook the rice for 12 minutes and rest covered.
2. **Step 2**: Season chicken and fry in oil for 6 minutes each side.
3. **Step 3**: Rest chicken 5 minutes.
4. **Step 4**: Fry courgette in the same pan for 4 minutes.
5. **Step 5**: Slice chicken and finish with parsley and zest.

## Nutrition per serving

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

| Per serving | Amount |
| --- | --- |
| Energy | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 42 g |
| Carbohydrate | 62 g |
| Fat | 12 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