Chicken and rice recipe for one! A flavorful dish made with chicken, onions, and turmeric-infused golden rice. Use cooked rotisserie chicken to make this dish in minutes!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Vietnamese
Diet: Low Fat
Keyword: chicken, chicken and golden rice, chicken and rice, golden rice, turmeric
Start with the Rice: In a 1-quart saucepan, heat some oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring often.
Season the Rice: Add turmeric and rice to the saucepan. Stir occasionally while cooking for 1 minute.
Cook the Rice: Pour in the broth, then season with salt and pepper. Bring everything to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid. Take the pan off the heat and leave it aside.
Prepare the Chicken Mixture: In a serving bowl, place the cooked chicken, sliced onions, and chopped tomatoes. Add lemon juice and mix well.
Add the Rice: Spoon the cooked rice into the bowl with the chicken mixture.
Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce and hot sauce. You can either drizzle this over the dish or use it as a dipping sauce.
Notes
Versatile Toppings: Enhance the dish with a fresh twist by adding chopped cucumbers or fresh basil. For a creamy addition, a dollop of Greek yogurt works wonders.Vegetarian Option: Easily transform this into a vegetarian meal by omitting the chicken and incorporating tofu or canned, rinsed chickpeas for a hearty plant-based protein.Scaling Up: This recipe scales up seamlessly. Doubling the ingredients yields a larger batch without compromising on flavor or texture, perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping.