Description
This Spiced Chicken with Fragrant Rice and Colorful Vegetables recipe is a delightful Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring tender chicken thighs seasoned with aromatic spices, served alongside fluffy basmati rice and a medley of vibrant vegetables. A one-pan wonder that’s as flavorful as it is colorful!
Ingredients
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For the Spiced Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Fragrant Rice and Vegetables:
- 1 cup basmati rice (rinsed)
- 1¾ cups chicken broth or water
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 carrot, shredded or finely chopped
- ½ cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Spiced Chicken: Mix cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Rub onto chicken thighs.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil until cooked through. Set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pan, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger.
- Add Rice and Vegetables: Stir in rice, broth, bell pepper, zucchini, carrot, and peas. Simmer until rice is tender.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the pan. Let sit to meld flavors. Garnish and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Substitute chicken breast or tofu if preferred.
- Add chili flakes for heat or swap in seasonal vegetables.
- Great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
