Shadi's One-Pot Turmeric Chicken and Rice

Name: Shadi's One-Pot Turmeric Chicken and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 large onion, chopped; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 cups basmati rice; 1 medium carrot, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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There are so many healing dishes in Persian cooking! My mom used to make this when we were kids. It doesn't have a particular name in Persian. We just call it "berenj va morgh ba zarchoobeh," which means rice and chicken with turmeric. The chicken is cooked first in some water with spices, onion, and garlic. Then we remove the chicken and cook the rice in that broth. Later we shred the chicken and add it back to the pot.

Recipe by Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Published on January 20, 2022

Two bowls of turmeric-flavored chicken and rice

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 5 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

3 cups water
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 large onion, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups basmati rice
1 medium carrot, chopped (Optional)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Put the water, chicken breasts, onion, garlic, turmeric, salt, and pepper in a 4-quart pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
Rinse rice in a sieve under running water a few times to get rid of excess starch.
Add rice and carrot to the broth in the pot. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low; and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, shred chicken using two forks.
Once rice is cooked, fluff it using a fork. Gently mix in shredded chicken and drizzle with lemon juice. Taste and add more salt as needed. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

364	Calories
2g	Fat
53g	Carbs
32g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 364
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	3%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Cholesterol 66mg	22%
Sodium 404mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 53g	19%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Protein 32g
Potassium 366mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.