Cumin-Turmeric Chicken with Coconut Rice and Lime

Name: Cumin-Turmeric Chicken with Coconut Rice and Lime
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken thighs; 2 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup jasmine rice; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 cup water; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro; 1 lime

Chicken thighs marinated in warm cumin and turmeric, served over creamy coconut rice with a bright lime finish for a globally inspired dinner.

Cuisine: Fusion

Category: Chicken

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs
2 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground turmeric
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 cup jasmine rice
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup water
2 tbsp fresh cilantro
1 lime

Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry, then toss with 2 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tbsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken in a single layer, and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Step 2: In a rice cooker or pot, combine 1 cup jasmine rice, 1 cup coconut milk, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes until rice is tender.
Step 3: Fluff rice with a fork, stir in 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice chicken and serve over rice with lime wedges on the side.