Description
A delightful dish combining juicy chicken, tender rice, and nutritious spinach, infused with the earthy flavors of turmeric for a comforting and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice, rinsed
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat and add chicken pieces. Cook until browned and fully cooked through.
- Add diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir until onion is softened and fragrant.
- Sprinkle turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
- Pour in the rinsed rice and mix thoroughly with the chicken and spices.
- Add chicken broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the dish, adjust seasoning, and serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt if desired.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken ahead of time. This dish is versatile and can easily be made vegan by substituting chicken with chickpeas or tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg