Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 1
| Last Updated on February 29, 2024
This easy chicken and yellow rice is a must-try meal for the whole family! Juicy chicken thighs are seasoned with spices and paired with fragrant basmati rice for a satisfying dish.
Utensils Dinner
Globe Latin
12
ingredients
7
steps
40
minutes
Combining her Bolivian heritage with the lessons learned from training in Spain, Chef Maria brings international flair to her cooking style. She has worked in roles across the industry from instructor to business owner and executive chef. From teaching sushi classes to running her own catering business, Chef Maria loves to share her culinary knowledge and experience with a specialty in healthy cooking.

Ingredients

Servings:
4
1
batch of seasoning, see below
4
bone-in chicken thighs
1 tbsp
olive oil
1 cup(s)
basmati rice
1 tbsp
lemon juice
1/2 tbsp
turmeric powder
3 cup(s)
chicken stock
fresh parsley, for garnish
For the Seasoning
2 tsp
paprika
1 tsp
cumin
1 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
chili powder
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Directions 7 steps | 40 Minutes

Step 1

Make the seasoning. In a bowl, combine the paprika, cumin, salt and chili powder. Mix until well combined. 

Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe: Make the seasoning.
Step 2

Prepare the chicken and yellow rice. Rub the prepared seasoning onto the chicken thighs.

Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe: Prepare the chicken and yellow rice.
Step 3

In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the chicken thighs and sear for approximately 5 minutes on each side.

Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe: In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil.
Step 4

Remove the chicken from the skillet. Add the basmati, lemon juice, ground turmeric and chicken stock.

Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe: Remove the chicken from the skillet.
Step 5

Return the chicken to the skillet. Bring to boil, reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid. Cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe: Return the chicken to the skillet.
Step 6

Turn off the heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe: Turn off the heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Step 7

Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!

Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe: Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
706
FAT
38.4 g
PROTEIN
40.4 g
CARBS
46.9 g
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Sam S.

Sam

30 Sep 2022

Chicken and yellow rice is the perfect combination! Thank you for creating such an easy-to-follow recipe!

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