Description
A wholesome dish featuring tender chicken with turmeric and ginger, balanced with fluffy rice and fresh spinach. Perfect for nourishing meals any time of day.
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. Add chicken pieces and sauté until lightly browned and fully cooked.
- Add diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pan. Sauté until onion is soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper over the chicken. Stir well to coat the chicken with spices.
- Pour rinsed rice into the pan, stirring to combine with chicken and spices.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until rice is tender and absorbs flavors.
- Add fresh spinach until wilted.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the dish and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve in bowls, topping with Greek yogurt if desired.
Notes
Rinse rice thoroughly before cooking for perfect fluffy results. Use fresh spices for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Health
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg