Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken Rice: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delicious and wholesome meal that combines anti-inflammatory turmeric with tender chicken and rice for a comfort food experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken thighs with turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, then brown them in the skillet.
- Remove the chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, add rice and stir for a minute.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Then, place the browned chicken on top.
- Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is cooked and chicken is tender.
- Fluff the rice before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate chicken in spices for a few hours before cooking.
- This meal can be paired with steamed vegetables for a complete dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Anti-Inflammatory, Turmeric, Chicken, Rice, Comfort Food