I took a break this past week to enjoy a few days of vacation during my son's spring break. With the temps rising we even enjoyed a little pool party one afternoon. Dreaming of more warm sunny days makes me want to cook foods that remind me of beautiful sunny colors. Bright yellow turmeric brings more than color and an earthy flavor to regular chicken and rice. The benefits of turmeric are many - improving digestion, easing joint pain and promoting brain health. Easy to blend it into smoothies, teas (my fav ginger one), soups and veggies too.
Here is a one pot meal that it will be the star of.
Here is a one pot meal that it will be the star of.
6 chicken thighs, seasoned with salt and pepper and 2 tsp allspice
In a large pot, over medium-high heat, melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter; add chicken turning once, until browned on both sides. Transfer chicken to plate.
Add 1 whole sliced lemon to the pot, brown all on both sides and remove to plate. Add 1 small chopped onion and 1 tsp peeled chopped fresh ginger. to pot; cook, stirring occasionally until the mixture in pot starts to brown, about 5 min. Add 2 tbsp ground turmeric and 2 c. rice - I used Trader Joes Sprouted Organic California Rice - a mix of brown, red, and black rice stirring constantly about 1 min. Return chicken to pot. Pour in 3 c. chicken stock; bring to a boil. Add lemons; cover and cook on low until chicken is cooked all the way through and rice is tender about 20 min. Remove pot from heat and let it rest with lid on for 10 min. Uncover and top with cilantro.
Add 1 whole sliced lemon to the pot, brown all on both sides and remove to plate. Add 1 small chopped onion and 1 tsp peeled chopped fresh ginger. to pot; cook, stirring occasionally until the mixture in pot starts to brown, about 5 min. Add 2 tbsp ground turmeric and 2 c. rice - I used Trader Joes Sprouted Organic California Rice - a mix of brown, red, and black rice stirring constantly about 1 min. Return chicken to pot. Pour in 3 c. chicken stock; bring to a boil. Add lemons; cover and cook on low until chicken is cooked all the way through and rice is tender about 20 min. Remove pot from heat and let it rest with lid on for 10 min. Uncover and top with cilantro.
Serve with steamed veggies or big green salad and enjoy this vibrant comfort food meal.
Have you tried bringing in some turmeric to your kitchen?
Enjoy!
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