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Turmeric Rice and Baked Chicken

Cultural Context

Turmeric rice, often found in various cuisines, is especially popular in South Asian cooking, where turmeric is celebrated for its vibrant color and health benefits. Paired with baked chicken, this dish reflects a comforting home-cooked meal that is both flavorful and nutritious. In modern kitchens, variations abound, incorporating different spices and vegetables to suit personal tastes.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, grated
1 teaspoon and a quarter pink Himalayan salt
2 teaspoons turmeric
water (enough to cover the rice)
2 carrots, peeled
bok choy
broccoli
quarter of a cabbage
bundle of asparagus
green seasoning (garlic, fine thyme, broad leaf thyme, green onions, pepper)
black pepper
chili powder
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon coconut oil
adobo all-purpose seasoning
Chinese spice
Chinese sauce
green onions for garnish

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

1

Welcome viewers and introduce the dish: turmeric rice and baked chicken with stir-fried vegetables.

2

Add 1 finely chopped onion to a bowl.

3

Grate 3 cloves of garlic over the onion in the bowl.

4

Grate fresh black pepper over the mixture.

5

Add 1 teaspoon and a quarter of pink Himalayan salt to the bowl.

6

Add 2 teaspoons of turmeric to the mixture and mix well.

7

Wash the rice and let it sit while preparing other ingredients.

8

Add water to the bowl, enough to cover the rice, and mix.

9

Turn on the stove and cover the bowl, letting it cook until the water evaporates.

10

Prepare vegetables for stir-fry: peel 2 carrots and have them cut up.

11

Prepare bok choy, broccoli, and quarter of a cabbage for stir-fry.

12

Season the chicken with green seasoning (garlic, fine thyme, broad leaf thyme, green onions, and pepper), salt, black pepper, and chili powder.

13

Place the seasoned chicken in the oven to cook until soft and tender.

14

Check the turmeric rice; if there's still water, cover it back and let it cook on medium to low heat for 4-5 more minutes.

15

Prepare the stir-fry: add 1 teaspoon of butter and 1 teaspoon of coconut oil to a pot.

16

Cut asparagus in half and add to the pot, cooking until glossy green.

17

Add a pinch of black pepper and a sprinkle of adobo all-purpose seasoning to the asparagus.

18

Take the asparagus out when done and start with the carrots in the pot.

19

Add 1 whole red onion to the pot after the carrots have cooked a little.

20

Add broccoli to the pot and stir.

21

Add quarter of a cabbage and bok choy stems to the pot.

22

Add black pepper and a little bit of Chinese spice to the stir-fry.

23

Add a little bit of Chinese sauce for flavor and color.

24

Add the leaves of bok choy to the stir-fry and let all the flavors combine for a minute before removing from heat.

25

Show the baked chicken and turmeric rice, garnished with green onions from the garden.

26

Plate the turmeric rice and stir-fried vegetables, showing the nutritious and colorful dish.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

potbaking dish

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milk

Also Known As

Curried Rice and ChickenYellow Rice with Chicken

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