Shadi's One-Pan Turmeric Chicken with Rice

Name: Shadi's One-Pan Turmeric Chicken with Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani, Persian
Ingredients: 2 cups Basmati Rice; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 1 whole Carrot; 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley; 1 tsp Ground Turmeric; 3 tbsp Lemon Juice; 6 cloves Minced Garlic; 1 tsp Salt; 1.5 lb Skin-On Boneless Chicken Breast; 3 cups Water; 1 whole Yellow Onion

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Indian 🇮🇳Pakistani 🇵🇰Persian 🇮🇷 High-Protein 💪Low-Sodium Gluten-Free Ayurvedic 🧘Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Comfort-Food Clean Eating

Shadi's One-Pan Turmeric Chicken with Rice blends tender chicken, fragrant basmati, and warm turmeric into a cozy, well-seasoned dish. Onion, garlic, and carrot add depth while a splash of lemon and fresh parsley brighten each bite. Ideal for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a simple gathering when you want satisfying flavors in one pot.

Prep10 mins
Cook50 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

Put the water, chicken breasts, onion, garlic, turmeric, salt, and pepper into a 4-quart pot.
2

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
3

Lower the heat to medium, cover, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
4

An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should show 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
5

Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
6

Rinse the rice in a sieve under running water several times to remove excess starch.
7

Add the rice and carrot to the broth in the pot.
8

Bring to a simmer; reduce the heat to medium-low; and simmer, covered, until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
9

Meanwhile, shred the chicken with two forks.
10

When the rice is done, fluff it with a fork.
11

Gently stir in the shredded chicken and drizzle with lemon juice.
12

Taste and add more salt if needed.
13

Sprinkle with parsley.