20-Minute Dinners
Rotisserie Chicken with Salad and Rice
This balanced three-component dinner is the ultimate savior after a grueling day when you want a nutritious meal with zero actual cooking. Juicy store-bought rotisserie chicken supplies a savory, smoky protein foundation, while instant microwaveable rice provides a quick, satisfying grain base. A pre-washed bag of mixed salad greens injects essential freshness and a clean crisp texture into every bite. Everything comes together beautifully on a single plate in mere minutes, requiring no pots or pans.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 10 min
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cooking
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- 20-Minute Dinners
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 460 kcal
- Protein
- 32 g
- Fat
- 16 g
- Carbs
- 44 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Carefully carve the store-bought rotisserie chicken into port…
Carefully carve the store-bought rotisserie chicken into portion-sized pieces, discarding large bones, and slice the juicy meat into medium-sized strips.
- 02
Place the chicken slices onto a microwave-safe platter, cover…
Place the chicken slices onto a microwave-safe platter, cover with a microwave cover to lock in the steam, and heat for 2 minutes until hot.
- 03
Gently massage the instant rice pouch to break up any clumps
Gently massage the instant rice pouch to break up any clumps. Squeeze or cut a small vent in the package and microwave on high power for 2 minutes.
- 04
Open the bag of mixed salad greens and dump them into a bowl
Open the bag of mixed salad greens and dump them into a bowl. Sprinkle with a tiny pinch of salt, drizzle with olive oil, and toss very gently.
- 05
Set out four large dining plates to build a visually balanced…
Set out four large dining plates to build a visually balanced and appetizing layout for the three components.
- 06
Ladle a portion of hot fluffy rice into one section, place th…
Ladle a portion of hot fluffy rice into one section, place the heated chicken next to it, and fill the remaining space with the dressed salad greens.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
To elevate the bagged salad mix, toss it with a tiny splash of olive oil and fresh lemon juice right before serving.
How to serve
Arrange the meal in three neat sections on a large flat plate: a fluffy mound of hot rice, succulent slices of chicken, and a handful of crisp greens.
How to store
Store leftovers separately in the fridge: chicken and rice in airtight containers for up to 24 hours, and salad in its bag. Reheat the rice and chicken thoroughly before assembly.
Note
Any ready-to-heat steamed, Jasmine, or Basmati rice pouches work flawlessly for this effortless setup.
