Savory Chicken and Rice with Charred Green Beans.

Savory Chicken and Rice with Charred Green Beans.

AmericanIndian

Savory Chicken and Rice with Charred Green Beans.

© Chef Laura Bonicelli

Golden turmeric-scented basmati rice cradles tender chicken thighs in this aromatic one-pan wonder. The earthy coriander and garlic create a beautiful bridge between American comfort and Indian spice, while charred green beans add a smoky crunch that makes every bite sing.

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Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

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Total Time

15 min

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cupuncooked brown basmati rice
  • 1/4 teaspoonturmeric
  • 2 cupschicken stock
  • 1/4 teaspoonKosher salt
  • 1 poundskinless boneless chicken thighs (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1/2 teaspoonground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspooncayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoonKosher salt
  • 1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 poundfresh green beans (trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces)
  • 1/2 teaspoonKosher salt
  • 1/2 cupplain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoonfresh lemon juice
  • 1 clovegarlic (minced fine)
  • lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the rice and turmeric. Saute for , stirring constantly. Add the stock and salt. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 35 to .

  2. 2

    Toss the chicken with coriander, garlic powder, cayenne, and salt. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken, occasionally stirring, until brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan to a plate. Do not clean the skillet.

  3. 3

    Add olive oil to the skillet. Add the beans and cook, occasionally stirring, until charred. Sprinkle with salt.

  4. 4

    Combine the yogurt, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl. Serve the chicken and beans over the rice. Top with the yogurt sauce and lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving (serves 4 servings)

Calories494
Total Fat17g
Cholesterol113mg
Sodium1018mg
Total Carbohydrates51g
Dietary Fiber4g
Sugars6g
Protein33g

* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.