Golden chicken, veggie rice,

A colorful, flavorful one-pan meal featuring seasoned chicken, vegetables, and golden rice.

Ingredients (4 servings)

Chicken

• 500 g (1 lb) boneless chicken thighs or breasts, diced
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Rice

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup long-grain rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp turmeric (for the golden color)
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, bell peppers)
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Season the chicken
   • Toss chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
2. Brown the chicken
   • Heat oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
   • Cook chicken for 5–6 minutes until lightly golden.
   • Remove and set aside.
3. Cook the aromatics
   • In the same pan, sauté onion for 3 minutes.
   • Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Toast the rice
   • Stir in rice and turmeric.
   • Cook for 1 minute.
5. Simmer
   • Add chicken broth and vegetables.
   • Return chicken to the pan.
   • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
   • Cover and cook for 18–20 minutes until the rice is tender.
6. Finish
   • Let stand for 5 minutes.
   • Fluff with a fork and garnish with parsley.

Benefits

• Good source of protein from chicken.
• Provides carbohydrates for energy from rice.
• Vegetables add fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
• Turmeric contributes antioxidants and gives the dish its golden color.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4 🍗🍚🥕🌽✨