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    Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe

    Published: Aug 10, 2023 · by Radwa.

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    This old-fashioned Chicken and Yellow Rice is flavorful, super easy dish. A juicy chicken breast and fluffy basmati rice flavored with turmeric and baked to perfection.

    Old-fashioned chicken and yellow rice in a casserole dish.

    Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe

    This simple one-pan recipe is flavorful, easy to put together, and it takes only 40 minutes in the oven. I like to serve this dish with Buttered Peas, Malfouf Salad or Rocket Salad with Parmesan for a full meal.

    The chicken is juicy and tasty, and the rice is super fluffy and fragrant, making this a delicious meal.

    The whole dish is well-seasoned with paprika, turmeric, pepper, and salt.

    Overhead shot of a slice of chicken and some yellow rice and peas.

    You'll Need

    Olive Oil. I use it in frying the chicken breasts, and in sauteing the garlic and onion.

    Chicken Breasts. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts.

    Tip: If you have chicken breast with skin on, you can use them; you don't have to remove the skin because it will give you a slight crisp once fried and baked with the rice.

    Onion and garlic. they give the dish an umami flavor.

    Basmati Rice. I used basmati rice.

    Tip: You may use brown rice, jasmine rice, long-grain or even short-grain rice. However, the amount of water used in this recipe is based on using basmati rice, so if you use a different kind of rice, just adjust the amount of water you add.

    Turmeric powder. There is no doubt that turmeric is the star of this dish, which gives this dish a bright yellow color and a distinctive flavor.

    Seasonings: I used paprika, salt and pepper

    Frozen Peas. I like to add some green veggies in this dish.

    Chicken Broth. You can use beef broth instead.

    Boiling Water. We need boiling water to cook the rice thoroughly.

    “See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.”

    How to Make Chicken and Yellow Rice?

    Steps of preparing and cooking the chicken breasts.

    One (Prepare The Chicken): Wash the chicken and then pat them dry with paper towels. Sprinkle some salt and black pepper over the chicken breasts to season on both sides.

    Tip: It is important to pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel before seasoning and frying for better browning.

    Two: In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, add chicken breasts and fry until lightly brown on both sides; remove from the skillet and set aside.

    Sauté the onions for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.

    Three: In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil, add the onions and sauté for 1-2 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.

    Four: Preheat your oven to 180C / 357F.

    Add onion and garlic to a baking pan, and add rice, turmeric, paprika and salt.

    Five: Add the sautéd onion and garlic to a baking pan, and add rice, turmeric, paprika and salt. Mix everything well.

    Stir in the peas and add the chicken to the baking pan, and pour in chicken broth and boiling water.

    Seven: Stir in the peas and add the chicken to the baking pan, and pour in chicken broth and boiling water.

    Tip: Measure the boiling water. Too much water in this recipe will make the rice sticky and mushy instead of having a tender and fluffy texture.

    Eight: Cover the pan with a foil sheet and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes, garnish with fresh parsley and serve!

    Scooping a chicken, peas and yellow rice from the casserole dish.

    Serving Suggestions

    Serve this recipe with a green salad on the side! You can also serve it with Baked Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes since its rich, buttery flavor and creamy texture will go well with the meaty, tender, and fluffy texture of this dish.

    A cold Chocolate Bubble Tea, Strawberry Milk Tea or Iced White Chocolate Mocha will be a perfect beverage for the meal as well.

    Can I use another seasoning to make my rice yellow?

    Aside from turmeric, you can also use saffron or annatto to turn your rice yellow. The yellow rice made from saffron will have a rich and sweet flavor. Meanwhile, yellow rice made from annatto will have a mildly sweet, spicy, and earthy taste.

    Overhead shot of a plate full of chicken and yellow rice.

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    Chicken and Yellow Rice with peas in a casserole pan.
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    5 from 2 votes

    Chicken and Yellow Rice Recipe

    This one-pan chicken and yellow rice is a super easy dish flavored with turmeric and baked to perfection.
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes minutes
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 183kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Baking pan
    • Measuring spoons
    • Measuring cups
    • Skillet
    • Garlic press
    • Kitchen knife
    • Chopping board

    Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoon olive oil , divided
    • 450 g chicken breasts
    • 1 onion , diced
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 2 cloves garlic , minced
    • 1 ½ cups basmati rice
    • 1 ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • teaspoon paprika
    • 1 cup frozen peas
    • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
    • 1 cup boiling water

    Instructions

    • Sprinkle some salt and black pepper over the chicken breasts to season on both sides.
    • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, add chicken breasts and fry until lightly brown on both sides; remove from the skillet and set aside.
    • In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil, add the onions and sauté for 1-2 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
    • Preheat your oven to 180C / 357F.
    • Add the sautéd onion and garlic to a baking pan, and add rice, turmeric, paprika and salt. Mix everything well.
    • Stir in the peas and add the chicken to the baking pan, and pour in chicken broth and boiling water.
    • Cover and bake in the oven for 30-40 minutes.

    Notes

    Measure the boiling water. Too much water in this recipe will make the rice sticky and mushy instead of having a tender and fluffy texture.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
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    About Radwa

    Hi, I am Radwa! I've always been fond of food—seriously, it's my love language. I share my tried-and-true recipes and provide easy, step-by-step recipes that anyone can follow.

    Comments

    1. Caroline says

      September 13, 2022 at 2:27 am

      5 stars
      Delicious family dinner, I used long grain rice instead of basmati.

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