How to Make Shadi's One-Pot Turmeric Chicken and Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite as comforting as a one-pot meal, where all the flavors come together to create a delicious and hearty dish. And that's exactly what you'll get with Shadi's One-Pot Turmeric Chicken and Rice. This recipe is packed with flavor, thanks to the aromatic spices and tender chicken, all cooked together in one pot for a no-fuss, easy cleanup meal.

Turmeric, the standout ingredient in this dish, not only adds a beautiful golden hue to the rice but also brings a warm, earth...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped (Optional)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Put the water, chicken breasts, onion, garlic, turmeric, salt, and pepper in a 4-quart pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
  • Rinse rice in a sieve under running water a few times to get rid of excess starch.
  • Add rice and carrot to the broth in the pot. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low; and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, shred chicken using two forks.
  • Once rice is cooked, fluff it using a fork. Gently mix in shredded chicken and drizzle with lemon juice. Taste and add more salt as needed. Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Nutrition

    364 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 404mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Potassium: 366mg