Roasted Chicken Plate with Carrot Salad, Broccoli & Boiled Eggs 🥚✨

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A clean, nourishing, and beautifully balanced plate—perfect for lunch or dinner. This meal delivers high-quality protein, vibrant vegetables, and simple flavors that let each ingredient shine.

🥗 Description

Juicy oven-roasted chicken pairs perfectly with crisp carrot salad, tender-steamed broccoli, and perfectly boiled eggs. It’s wholesome, satisfying, and ideal for anyone looking for a healthy, home-style plate that feels both light and filling.

📝 Ingredients (Serves 2)

Roasted Chicken

• 2 chicken thighs or breasts
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• ½ tsp dried thyme or rosemary (optional)

Carrot Salad

• 2 large carrots, grated
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
• Salt, to taste
• Chopped parsley (optional)

Broccoli

• 1½ cups broccoli florets
• Salt, to taste

Boiled Eggs

• 2–4 eggs (depending on preference)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Roast the Chicken
   Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Rub chicken with olive oil, spices, salt, and pepper. Place on a baking tray and roast for 35–45 minutes, turning once, until golden and fully cooked.
2. Prepare the Eggs
   Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 9–10 minutes. Cool in cold water, peel, and halve.
3. Steam the Broccoli
   Steam broccoli for 4–5 minutes until tender but bright green. Lightly salt.
4. Make the Carrot Salad
   Mix grated carrots with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and parsley.
5. Assemble the Plate
   Serve roasted chicken alongside carrot salad, broccoli, and boiled eggs.

💡 Tips & Variations

• Add a spoon of Greek yogurt or tahini sauce for extra creaminess
• Sprinkle seeds (sesame or sunflower) over the carrot salad
• Swap broccoli for green beans or zucchini if desired

🥦 Nutritional Highlights

• High in protein
• Rich in fiber, vitamins A & C
• Naturally low in refined carbs
• Supports muscle health and energy balance

🌿 Final Thought

This roasted chicken plate is simple, honest food at its best—perfect for anyone who enjoys nutritious meals without sacrificing flavor. A great option for meal prep or a comforting family dinner.