One-Pot Yellow Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mahatma® Jasmine Rice
- 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 4 tsp salt, divided
- 4 tsp black pepper, divided
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 4 cups water
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups packed baby spinach
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro, divided
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
Packed with select spices, zesty citrus, and fresh herbs, our One-Pot Yellow Rice is made with pantry ingredients like black beans, diced tomatoes and Thai Jasmine Rice.
Step 1
In bowl, toss together chicken, 2 tsp salt and 2 tsp pepper and half of green onions.
Step 2
Heat oil in large saucepan set over medium heat; cook chicken for 10 to 15 minutes or until starting to brown. Transfer to bowl using slotted spoon.
Step 3
Add tomatoes, diced onion, garlic, turmeric, cumin and remaining green onions, reserving 1 tablespoon for garnish to saucepan; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are slightly softened.
Step 4
Add water, rice, bouillon cube, lemon juice, and remaining salt and pepper to saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Stir in reserved chicken, beans, spinach and 1 tbsp cilantro; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until spinach is wilted.
Step 5
Remove from heat. Garnish with remaining cilantro and green onions. Serve with lemon wedges.
Recipe Tips
Substitute thinly sliced kale for spinach if desired.
Add frozen peas in the last 5 minutes of cooking time for rice if desired.
Differences Between Cumin and Turmeric
Turmeric and cumin often appear together on ingredient lists, and while they may look similar and have earthy notes, they certainly aren’t interchangeable!
Aromatic cumin has a warm, earthy flavor with a bit of both sweet and bitter notes. With a hint of citrus, it is most known for its spicy, nutty flavor. It’s a key ingredient in sazon, the balanced blend of spices found in countless Latin American dishes: cumin, onion, and garlic create that irresistible savory umami. For an extra punch of flavor, add some cumin in your spice rub and give your chicken a sprinkle! That being said, when you’ve gone off the recipe, use cumin sparingly as it is both sharp and intense and can easily throw your flavors off balance.
Earthy and peppery, turmeric has made its way around the globe. From the Caribbean to India, many dishes owe their signature golden hues to turmeric. Unlike cumin, you can be a bit more liberal with turmeric; it will add an earthy flavor without being overwhelming. Of course, turmeric can certainly stand alone as a seasoning. Why not start your day right with a tasty Turmeric Breakfast Rice Bowl? If you are looking for a side dish try our: Indian coconut rice.
