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One Pan Turmeric Chicken Rice Recipe – Quick & Flavorful!

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This One Pan Turmeric Chicken Rice is a vibrant and aromatic dish that combines tender chicken with fluffy, turmeric-infused rice, all cooked in one pan for minimal cleanup. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe delivers maximum flavor with ease.

Ingredients

  • bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs (optional)
  • Jasmine Rice
  • ground turmeric
  • fresh ginger
  • garlic
  • onion
  • green chili (optional)
  • low-sodium chicken broth
  • salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • fresh lime
  • fresh cilantro
  • sliced green onions
  • oil

Instructions

  1. Pat your chicken thighs or drumsticks dry with paper towels. Toss the chicken with about half of your ground turmeric, a generous pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Let it sit for at least 15-20 minutes.
  2. Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon or two of oil. Place the chicken pieces skin-side down in the hot pan and sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip the chicken and sear for another 2-3 minutes on the other side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. In the same pan, add the chopped onion and cook for about 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, along with the remaining ground turmeric. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add your rinsed jasmine rice to the pan and stir it well with the aromatics and spices for about 1-2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, add another pinch of salt, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Nestle the seared chicken pieces back into the rice mixture, skin-side up. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan tightly, and cook for 20-25 minutes without lifting the lid.
  6. Once the cooking time is up, remove the pan from the heat and let it rest, still covered, for another 10-15 minutes. Uncover, fluff the rice gently with a fork, squeeze fresh lime juice over the top, and garnish with fresh cilantro and green onions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Keywords: Resist the urge to peek while cooking to ensure even cooking. Use a heavy-bottomed pan for best results. Adjust turmeric to your liking and don't skip the resting period after cooking.

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