Description
A flavorful and nutritious dish combining tender chicken, aromatic spices, and fluffy rice, perfect for a comforting meal.
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 the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger, and cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions soften.
- Sprinkle turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper over the chicken and stir well to coat evenly.
- Add the rinsed rice to the pan, mixing it thoroughly with the chicken and spices.
- Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring the rice is submerged; raise the heat to bring to a gentle boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, stir in the fresh spinach, allowing it to wilt slightly.
- Squeeze the lemon juice over the dish, adjust seasoning to taste, and serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, prepare chicken and spices in advance. You can also use an air fryer or instant pot for cooking alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: turmeric, chicken, rice, anti-inflammatory, healthy, Mediterranean