One Pot Lemon Turmeric Chicken Rice with Caramelized Onions

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This Lemon Turmeric Chicken Rice is a delicious and aromatic one-pot meal that's perfect for busy weeknights. This dish combines tender chicken drumsticks marinated in vibrant spices like turmeric, paprika, and garam masala, paired with fluffy basmati rice cooked in flavorful chicken stock. With fresh lemon slices and caramelized onions, it’s packed with bold flavors and protein while being easy to make with minimal clean-up. Ready in under an hour, this one-pot wonder will become a family favorite. Plus, it's a great meal-prep option for lunches or dinners!

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Prep time 15mins (1-2 hours for marinating)
Cook time 45mins
Serves or Makes: 4-6 servings

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ingredients

  • 7 chicken, drumsticks
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 large lemon, sliced `
  • 1 sliced yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon roasted cumin powder
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Method

  • Step 1

    Combine the garlic, salt, pepper, lemon, turmeric, and paprika in a mixing bowl.

  • Step 2

    Add the chicken drumsticks and let marinade for 1-2 hours.

  • Step 3

    Add the avocado oil to a wide skillet and bring to medium heat. Once heated, add the drumsticks and sear for 2-3 minutes until slightly brown. Add the butter and lemon slices and let it cook for another 2 minutes.

  • Step 4

    Remove the chicken and the lemon slices and set aside.

  • Step 5

    In the same pan in which you seared the chicken, add fresh chopped garlic. Cook until it turns light brown. Add basmati rice along with salt, turmeric and chicken stock.

  • Step 6

    Bring the rice to a boil, then simmer the heat.

  • Step 7

    Add the chicken and lemon slices into the pan along with the fresh parsley and garam masala.

  • Step 8

    In a separate pan caramelize the sliced onions.

  • Step 9

    When the rice is almost done, add the caramelized onions to the pan and cover it. Let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.