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Herb Roasted Chicken with Corn Rice & Creamy Veggie Sides

Golden, crispy herb-roasted chicken served alongside creamy garlic and corn jasmine rice, fresh shredded carrot slaw, and seasoned corn. This balanced one-plate meal is restaurant-quality but comes together in under 45 minutes with simple, everyday ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasonings
  • 2 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 chicken thigh
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Creamy Herb Rice
  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup sweet corn
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
Carrot Slaw and Corn Side
  • 2 carrots grated
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup sweet corn additional
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Combine paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture all over the drumsticks and thigh along with olive oil. Place on a baking sheet and roast at 400°F for 28-30 minutes until skin is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Add cooked jasmine rice, breaking up clumps, and stir for 2-3 minutes. Fold in sweet corn and mayonnaise or Greek yogurt until creamy and combined. Finish with fresh parsley, salt, and pepper.
  3. Toss grated carrots with mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper until combined.
  4. Toss additional sweet corn with minced parsley, salt, and pepper.
  5. Arrange creamy herb rice on one side of a large plate, shredded carrot slaw beside it, and seasoned corn on the other side. Place golden roasted chicken pieces in the center and garnish with extra fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSodium: 520mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise in both the rice and carrot slaw. You can prepare the jasmine rice ahead of time and reheat it when ready to cook. The chicken can be seasoned and refrigerated for up to 2 hours before roasting for even deeper flavor.

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