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Turmeric Chicken and Rice

This turmeric chicken and rice dish is a complete meal and is packed full of flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 419kcal
Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

  • 8 skin-on bone- chicken thighs or any chicken pieces of your choice
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic grated or minced
  • 2 plum tomatoes chopped
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 ½ tbsp fish sauce
  • 3 cups chicken stock

Instructions

  • Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  • In a Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium high heat and then sprinkle with turmeric.
  • Add the chicken (4 pieces at a time) skin side down and cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes on each side.
  • Transfer the browned chicken to a plate. Repeat with the remaining 4 pieces of chicken.
  • Remove all but about 2 tablespoons fat in the pan. Add the onion, ginger and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the tomatoes, curry powder, cinnamon, cumin and rice and stir constantly for about 1 minute.
  • Return the chicken to the pot, skin side up. Add the bay leaves, fish sauce and chicken stock and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Adjust the lid to cover partially and simmer until the rice is cooked, 10 to 15 minutes longer. Remove from the heat, uncover and let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Serve with yogurt, cucumbers and lime wedges.

Notes

Recipe source: foodandwine.com 

Nutrition

Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 952mg | Potassium: 785mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 900IU | Vitamin C: 13.2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2.9mg