Description
A vibrant and nourishing dish featuring turmeric-infused chicken, fluffy rice, and fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice, rinsed
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the chicken pieces, cooking until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper over the chicken, stirring well to coat each piece.
- Pour in the rinsed rice, stirring it into the chicken and spices until well combined.
- Add the chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the fresh spinach until wilted.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the dish and taste to adjust seasoning as needed.
- Scoop into bowls, topping with Greek yogurt if desired.
Notes
Rinse rice thoroughly before cooking for perfect fluffiness. Prepare all ingredients beforehand for a smoother cooking process.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg