Turmeric Rice with Chicken and Peas
This easy one-pot turmeric rice with chicken and peas gets ready in just 20 minutes. A full meal with starch, protein, and veggies is an absolute kids favorite too. With easy to find ingredients this can be made any time of the week or weekend.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 411kcal
Cost $5
Equipment
- Cast-Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 0.5 lb Chicken boneless
- 1 cup Rice basmati
- ½ cup Onions chopped
- 1 tsp Garlic minced
- 2 tsp Curry powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- ½ cup Green peas frozen
- 1 tbsp Oil cooking
- ¼ cup herbs fresh cilantro or parsley
- 1.5 cups Chicken stock
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Clean, wash and soak rice for 30 minutes – Drain and set aside.
- Cut the chicken into large pieces about 6 inches
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and curry powder – set aside.
- In a skillet, add a tbsp oil
- Add the chicken pieces, cook on each side for 2 minutes on medium-high heat. Remove and set aside.
- To the same skillet, add remaining oil, saute onions until translucent.
- Add the garlic and turmeric powder,
- Then, add the drained rice, toast it for 2 minutes.
- Add the peas and herbs.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Then add the chicken stock. Stir to combine
- Return the chicken back to the pan.
- Let come to a boil.
- Lower the heat to an absolute simmer (low)
- Cover the pan and let cook on low for 15 minutes
- After 15 minutes, turn the heat off. If possible let cool for 10 minutes
- Open, fluff the rice with a fork
- Serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 763mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg