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Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken & Rice

Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken & Rice for Cozy Nights

This Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken & Rice is a wholesome remedy, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Rice
  • 1 pound diced Chicken Breast or turkey for lower calories
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium Onion or shallots for sweeter flavor
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger or ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric or curcumin capsules
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika consider smoked paprika
  • 1 cup Jasmine or Basmati Rice or quinoa as gluten-free option
  • 2 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian version
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach or kale/Swiss chard
For Finishing Touches
  • 1/2 unit Lemon or lime
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • optional Greek Yogurt or dairy-free alternative

Equipment

  • large pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add diced chicken breast and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  3. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until translucent.
  4. Sprinkle in turmeric, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix for 1 minute to coat.
  5. Stir in the rinsed rice, coating it with spices and juices.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  7. Cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes until rice absorbs liquid.
  8. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
  9. Remove from heat, squeeze lemon juice over the dish, and stir.
  10. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, serve in bowls with optional Greek yogurt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for meal prep, staying fresh throughout the week.

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