How many calories are in Thyme and Paprika Chicken with Rice?
Thyme and Paprika Chicken with Rice has about 486 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Thyme and Paprika Chicken with Rice is a Dinner international recipe with 486 calories per serving, nutrition details, and step-by-step preparation guidance.
Calories
486 kcal
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1
Protein
38.3 g
About This Recipe
Thyme and Paprika Chicken with Rice is a dinner recipe with broad, cross-cultural appeal rather than roots in a single national cuisine. Dishes like this travel easily between kitchens and regions, picking up local ingredients and techniques along the way, which is why you will find so many variations built around rice, chicken breast, and oil.
Like most enduring dinner recipes, this one is less about a rigid formula and more about balance. The version on this page is written for 1 serving and lands at roughly 486 calories each, so you can see exactly how it fits your day before you start cooking.
Plan for about 30 minutes from start to finish. The steps below keep the method approachable for a home cook while staying close to the flavors that make Thyme and Paprika Chicken with Rice worth coming back to.
Ingredients
Instructions
For this recipe you need cooked rice. If you wish, you can serve it with wild rice.
Also, you can use garlic powder, paste or minced to taste.
Season the chicken breast with the lemon juice, oil, paprika, garlic, thyme, cumin, salt and pepper.
Let stand for 15 minutes or skip this step if you do not have time.
Heat a pan over high heat.
Once heated, sear the chicken for approximately 4 minutes per side over medium heat.
Once done, season to taste and serve.
Serve with rice.
Nutrition Snapshot
Forkd Score · Limited
This recipe scores well for protein density relative to its per-serving calories.
Calories
486
Protein
38.3g
Carbs
44.7g
Fat
8.3g
Fiber
2.7g
Micronutrients
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Vegetarian
No
Vegan
No
Gluten Free
No
Dairy Free
No
Allergens
Meal Prep and Storage
Thyme and Paprika Chicken with Rice can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thyme and Paprika Chicken with Rice has about 486 calories per serving based on the current ingredient list and serving size on this page.
Thyme and Paprika Chicken with Rice takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. That is roughly about 30 minutes of prep. Actual times vary with your equipment and how much you prep in advance.
Most ingredients in Thyme and Paprika Chicken with Rice can be swapped for what you have on hand. Keep substitutions in the same role, trade one vegetable for another, one starch for another, or a protein for a similar protein, so cooking times and texture stay close. Larger swaps will shift the calories and macros shown on this page.
Thyme and Paprika Chicken with Rice can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used. Let it cool before sealing, and keep it refrigerated rather than at room temperature.
Yes, Thyme and Paprika Chicken with Rice generally freezes well. Cool it completely, portion it into airtight freezer-safe containers, and freeze for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat Thyme and Paprika Chicken with Rice gently until it is piping hot throughout. The microwave is quickest for single portions, while the stovetop or oven keeps the texture closer to fresh. Add a splash of water or oil if it looks dry.
Yes. Thyme and Paprika Chicken with Rice is written for 1 serving, and you can multiply or divide every ingredient by the same factor to scale it. Keep the ratios identical and check for doneness rather than watching the clock, since cooking times change only slightly. The calories and macros above are per serving, so they stay the same when you scale evenly.
A large skillet, saucepan, or sheet pan works well for Thyme and Paprika Chicken with Rice. Pick one big enough to hold the ingredients in a single layer so everything cooks evenly instead of steaming.
Thyme and Paprika Chicken with Rice is ready when the chicken breast is fully cooked through, no pink in the center for meat, opaque and flaky for fish, and set for eggs. Checking the thickest part with a thermometer or a clean cut is the most reliable test.
No. Thyme and Paprika Chicken with Rice is not vegetarian as written because it includes Chicken Breast.
Thyme and Paprika Chicken with Rice is not reliably gluten-free as written. You can often adapt it with gluten-free swaps if needed.
Yes. This recipe includes Tree Nut. Always review ingredient labels if you are cooking for an allergy-sensitive household.
Thyme and Paprika Chicken with Rice can usually be portioned into airtight containers and refrigerated for 2 to 4 days depending on the ingredients used.
Thyme and Paprika Chicken with Rice already lands in a fairly high-protein range at about 38.3 grams per serving. To push it further, add a lean protein side or slightly increase the main protein portion.
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