Trying to Conceive Recipe
Evening meal
Suya-spiced chicken, rice and vegetable bowl
Chicken seasoned with yaji (suya spice, based on ground groundnut and pepper), grilled and served over brown rice with a fresh onion, tomato and cabbage salad.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Portions
- 4
- Easy
- Trying to conceive
- Preparing for pregnancy
- High-protein
- Fibre-rich
- Quick and easy
- Lower in saturated fat

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Ingredients
For 4 portions. Tick items as you go — nothing is changed for anyone else.
This recipe contains foods that can contribute to a varied and balanced diet during pregnancy.
Method
- Step 1. Toss the chicken with the yaji and oil and leave for 15 minutes in the fridge if you can.
- Step 2. Cook the brown rice in boiling water for 25 minutes until tender, then drain.
- Step 3. Grill or dry-fry the chicken for 12–15 minutes, turning, until the juices run clear and there is no pink meat.
- Step 4. Wash and prepare the cabbage, tomato and onion and dress with lime juice.
- Step 5. Serve the chicken over the rice with the salad alongside.
Allergens for your selection
- Contains: Peanuts
Ingredient brands and substitutions can change allergen content. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
