Shadi's One-Pot Turmeric Chicken and Rice

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My mom made this turmeric chicken dish when we were kids. The chicken is poached first in a turmeric broth until tender, then shredded and added to the rice that's cooked in the same broth. It's finished with lemon juice and parsley. It's so comforting, rich, and delicious!

Submitted by Shadi HasanzadeNemati
Updated on May 2, 2024
Two bowls of turmeric-flavored chicken and rice
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 3 cups water

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 6 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 cups basmati rice

  • 1 medium carrot, chopped (Optional)

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Place water, chicken breasts, onion, garlic, turmeric, salt, and pepper in a 4-quart pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove chicken from pot and set aside.

  2. Rinse rice in a sieve under running water a few times to get rid of excess starch.

  3. Add rice and carrot to the broth in the pot. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low; and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, shred chicken using two forks.

  5. Once rice is cooked, fluff it using a fork. Gently mix in shredded chicken and drizzle with lemon juice. Taste and add more salt as needed. Sprinkle with parsley.

Cook’s Note

This doesn't have a particular name in Persian. We just call it "berenj va morgh ba zarchoobeh," which means rice and chicken with turmeric. 

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

364 Calories
2g Fat
53g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 364
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 66mg 22%
Sodium 404mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 19%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 32g 63%
Potassium 366mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.