Dietitian Joey

Turmeric Chicken Rice

  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Rice
  • Chicken
  • Rice cooker
  • High protein

No single food protects you from cancer, but eating a variety of veggies, fruits, whole grains, legumes, herbs and spices gives your body a stronger defense. Meals like this turmeric chicken rice are filling, nourishing, and easy to portion without feeling restrictive.

Turmeric Chicken Rice

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Calories

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Fat

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Carbs

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Fibre

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Protein

Per serving. Estimated. A number, not a verdict.

Ingredients

Serves

2

Total time
30mins
Brown rice1/4 cup (60g)
White rice1/4 cup (60g)
Waterslightly less than a cup (220ml)
Chicken thigh with bones (or 130g boneless)2 pc of 200g
Broccoli1 floret (~200g)
Red onion1 small
Garlic2 cloves
Gingerfew slices
Lemongrass1 stalk
Turmeric powder2 tsp
Black peppergenerous
Garlic powder1/2 tsp
Soy sauce1 tbsp
Salt1/4 tsp
Bay leaves, star anise and cinnamon (optional, for more flavour)
Cooking oil

6 steps

The method

01

Cut lemongrass into 2, remove outer layer and stem.

02

Marinate chicken with lemongrass, 1 tsp turmeric, pepper, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tsp oil. Set aside.

03

Chop onion, garlic and ginger. Rinse rice until water runs clear.

04

In the rice cooker pot, saute onion, garlic and ginger. Add rice, 1 tsp turmeric and water. Stir well.

05

Add bay leaves, star anise, cinnamon and lemongrass. Place chicken in the centre, broccoli around.

06

Cook in rice cooker until done.

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Filed by Joey Khor · dietitianjoey.com