Description
Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Chicken & Rice is a cozy one-pan dinner made with golden turmeric rice, tender chicken, spinach, and fresh lemon. Perfect for clean eating, recovery meals, and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp paprika
1 cup jasmine or basmati rice, rinsed
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups fresh spinach
Juice of ½ lemon
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp Greek yogurt, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned and cooked through.
Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook until softened and fragrant.
Sprinkle turmeric, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
Add the rinsed rice and stir well so it absorbs the spices.
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil, making sure the rice is covered.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
Finish with lemon juice, adjust seasoning, and serve warm with Greek yogurt if desired.
Notes
Great for meal prep—flavors deepen overnight.
Add a splash of water or broth when reheating to loosen the rice.
Optional add-ins include peas, carrots, zucchini, or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pan / Skillet
- Cuisine: American (Healthy / Clean Eating)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 392 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg