Italian Baked Chicken Caprese-Style (No Dairy) with Tomatoes and Basil Rice
Oven-baked chicken with tomato-basil topping and a simple rice side.
Total
45 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
1
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Recipe serves 1
Ingredients
- 220 g chicken thighs (boneless)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh basil(optional)
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 small lemon(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- 2
Season chicken with salt, pepper, oregano, and minced garlic. Place in a baking dish.
- 3
In a bowl, toss cherry tomatoes with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Spoon over chicken.
- 4
Bake 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- 5
Warm rice and season with a squeeze of lemon if desired.
- 6
Top chicken with chopped basil (if using) and serve with rice.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
670
34% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 44 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 7 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
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