Yellow Rice Chicken Skillet
Yellow Rice Chicken Skillet delivers 15g protein and 499 calories per serving—a moderate protein option for building complete carb-and-protein meals. Yields 4 servings in quick stovetop prep, covering post-workout nutrition with one pan. Supports lifters managing carb timing around training without excess cooking complexity.
Ingredients
- •Vegetable oil(15g)
- •Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •1 pinch salt and pepper ($0.05)
- •Garlic(120g)
- •Turmeric, Ground(5g)
- •Cumin, Ground(3g)
- •Cinnamon, Ground(1g)
- •Rice, Jasmine, White, Dry(360g)
- •Peas, Sweet, Frozen(360g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(600g)
- •Cilantro, Fresh
Instructions
- 1Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- 2Heat a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the oil, then tilt the skillet to spread the oil over the surface. Place the chicken thighs in the skillet, skin side down, and allow to brown before flipping (about five minutes). Flip the thighs and let brown on the second side (another five minutes). Remove the browned thighs to a clean plate.
- 3If there is excess oil in the skillet, pour it off into a bowl to cool, leaving about 1 tablespoon of oil and fat in the skillet. Add the minced garlic, turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon to the skillet. Sauté for about one minute, or until the garlic is soft and fragrant.
- 4Pour the chicken broth into the skillet and use a wooden spoon to dissolve any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet. Once the browned bits are dissolved, add the frozen peas and rice, and give it a quick stir to distribute the broth and spices. Nestle the browned chicken thighs into the rice and peas.
- 5Place a lid on the skillet and turn the heat up to medium-high. allow it to come to a boil. Once it reaches a boil, turn the heat down to low (or just above low) and let the skillet simmer for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, turn the heat off and let it sit undisturbed for an additional 10 minutes. Finally, remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork, mixing the peas in as you go. Top with fresh cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition — Per Serving
499
calories
15g
protein
5g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 97g
- Saturated fat
- 1.0g
- Sodium
- 301 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 6.8g
4 servings per batch · ~366g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Yellow Rice Chicken Skillet have per serving?
Each serving delivers 15g of protein at 499 calories with 5g fat and 97g carbs. This is a carb-forward profile ideal for post-workout meals.
How long does Yellow Rice Chicken Skillet take to prep?
Yellow Rice Chicken Skillet is quick prep on the stovetop and yields 4 servings, making it efficient for batch cooking. One cooking session gives you 4 complete meals with balanced carbs and protein.
Is Yellow Rice Chicken Skillet good for muscle gain?
At 499 calories with 97g carbs per serving, this recipe is built for muscle-gain phases where you're eating in a caloric surplus and need carb support for training. The 15g protein per serving works best when stacked alongside additional protein sources to hit 40g+ per meal.
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