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Chicken Over Rice Recipe

Chicken Over Rice Recipe


  • Author: Jack
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A flavorful and satisfying recipe for Chicken Over Rice that combines tender, spiced chicken with fragrant turmeric rice, topped with a creamy sour cream drizzle and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a hearty meal any day of the week.


Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

  • pounds skin-on boneless chicken thighs (excess skin trimmed)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Sour Cream Drizzle:

  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon za’atar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 34 tablespoons milk (enough to thin the sour cream)

For the Rice:

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth

For Serving:

  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1 ½ cups fresh diced tomato
  • ½ cup diced peeled cucumber

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chicken – In a bowl, combine chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic, and spices. Chill for 1 hour. Bake or air fry until cooked through. Slice.
  2. Make the Rice – Melt butter in a pot. Add rice and remaining ingredients. Cook until fluffy.
  3. Make the Sour Cream Drizzle – Mix sour cream sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  4. To Serve – Layer rice, chicken, and toppings in bowls. Drizzle with sour cream sauce. Serve with pita or naan bread.

Notes

  • You can customize the spice blend to suit your taste preferences.
  • Feel free to add other toppings like pickled onions or hot sauce for extra flavor.
  • This dish is great for meal prep and makes delicious leftovers.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking, Air Frying, Stovetop, Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 610
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 62g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg

Keywords: Chicken Over Rice, Middle Eastern Chicken, Rice Bowl Recipe, Sour Cream Drizzle