Turmeric Chicken with Coconut Wild Rice Recipe

Name: Turmeric Chicken with Coconut Wild Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Black Wild Rice; 1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Coconut Milk; 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided; 6 cups Baby Spinach; 1/2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1 Tablespoon Ground Turmeric; 1/2 teaspoons Coarse Salt; 1 pinch Freshly Ground Pepper; 2 whole Chicken Breasts, Sliced In Half And Then Pounded Out Thinly; 1 whole Lime (for The Juice), Divided; 1/4 cups Cilantro For Garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup Black Wild Rice
1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Coconut Milk
3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided
6 cups Baby Spinach
1/2 cups All-purpose Flour
1 Tablespoon Ground Turmeric
1/2 teaspoons Coarse Salt
1 pinch Freshly Ground Pepper
2 whole Chicken Breasts, Sliced In Half And Then Pounded Out Thinly
1 whole Lime (for The Juice), Divided
1/4 cups Cilantro For Garnish

1
In a rice cooker, cook the rice in the coconut milk until its done.
2
In the meantime, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet and add the spinach.
3
Cook until wilted, 2 minutes.
4
Add the spinach to the cooked rice, along with a pinch of salt and pepper.
5
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, turmeric, a pinch of salt and pepper.
6
Lightly dredge the tenderized chicken through the flour mixture.
7
Heat the remaining oil back in the skillet and add the chicken.
8
Sear on both sides until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
9
Squeeze half of the lime juice on top of the seared chicken.
10
Remove from heat.
11
Serve chicken over a bed of wild rice and garnish with a few cilantro sprigs and another good lime spritz.

505

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Black Wild Rice, 1 can (14.5 Oz. Size) Coconut Milk, 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided, 6 cups Baby Spinach, and more.

Yes, Turmeric Chicken with Coconut Wild Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Turmeric Chicken with Coconut Wild Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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