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Golden Turmeric Chicken Rice

A flavorful one-pot multicooker meal with tender chicken, fragrant basmati rice, grated carrots, and warming spices. Turmeric gives the rice a beautiful golden color.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course main course
Cuisine Fusion, Middle Eastern
Servings 4
Calories 612 kcal

Equipment

  • Multi- cooker optional, you can also prepare it on stove-top

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tbsp ghee
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 green cardamom pods
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 medium carrot shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 green chili sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice washed and drained
  • 2 tsp za'atar
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 2 leaves kaffir lime
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Sear the Chicken

  • Heat the ghee in the multicooker.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the multicooker and set aside.

Build the Flavor Base

  • Add the green cardamom, cinnamon stick, star anise, and cumin seeds. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the chopped onion and shredded carrot. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the minced garlic and sliced green chili. Cook for 2 minutes.

Add the Rice

  • Add the washed and drained rice and mix well.
  • Add the za'atar, turmeric, and lime leaves. Mix well.

Cook the Rice and Chicken

  • Add the chicken stock and the chicken pieces.
  • Add the salt and black pepper and mix well.
  • Level the rice and chicken so they cook evenly.
  • Cook on the Rice function for 5 minutes.
    • Meaningful Masala Tips
    1- Don't have all the whole spices listed above?
    No problem!
    Use whichever of the spices you have, just follow the steps in the Instructions the rice will still turn out flavorful.
    2- Rinse, Soak, and Drain the Rice
    Rinse the basmati rice, soak for 1/2 an hour and drain it well. This keeps the grains separate and fluffy.
    3- No lime leaves?
    Use a small strip of lime zest instead.

Notes

Storage:
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 612kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 27gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 1476mgPotassium: 574mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2669IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 3mg
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