German Phrase
Hähnchen und Reis sind einfach vorzubereiten.
Meaning
The sentence states that chicken and rice are easy to prepare. It is a neutral statement often used when discussing meal planning or cooking simple dishes.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to describe a dish that requires little effort, especially in a cooking class, recipe blog, or casual conversation about what to cook for dinner.
✦Grammar Breakdown
HähnchenundReissindeinfachvorzubereiten.
Hähnchen (noun)
Neuter noun; plural form is identical to singular, so article is omitted in this sentence.
und (conjunction)
Connects two nouns of the same case; here both are nominative subjects.
Reis (noun)
Masculine noun, also in nominative case; no article needed because it is part of a compound subject.
sind (verb "sein")
3rd person plural present of "sein"; matches the plural subject "Hähnchen und Reis".
einfach (adverb)
Modifies the infinitive phrase, meaning "easy" or "simply".
vorzubereiten (separable verb)
Infinitive with "zu" inserted between prefix and stem (vor‑ + zu + bereiten). Used after "sein" to express a state of being ready to be prepared.
🗨In Conversation
Was soll ich heute zum Abendessen machen?
What should I make for dinner tonight?
Hähnchen und Reis sind einfach vorzubereiten.
Chicken and rice are easy to prepare.
✕Common Mistakes
Hähnchen und Reis ist einfach vorzubereiten.
The verb must agree with the plural subject; use "sind" instead of "ist".
Hähnchen und Reis sind einfach vorbereiten.
When used after "sein", the infinitive needs the inserted "zu" (vorzubereiten).
Hähnchen und Reis sind zu einfach vorzubereiten.
Placing "zu" before "einfach" changes the meaning; keep the adverb before the infinitive.
↔Alternatives
Hähnchen mit Reis lässt sich leicht zubereiten.
Chicken with rice can be prepared easily.
Man kann Hähnchen und Reis schnell kochen.
One can cook chicken and rice quickly.
Ein einfaches Gericht ist Hähnchen und Reis.
A simple dish is chicken and rice.
Cultural Tip
In German households, "Hähnchen und Reis" is a classic comfort food, often served with a light sauce or vegetables. Note that "Hähnchen" refers specifically to the meat of a young chicken, not a whole bird. When ordering in a restaurant, you might hear "gegrilltes Hähnchen mit Reis" (grilled chicken with rice).