Moroccan-Inspired Chicken and Turmeric Rice
Get the rich spices of a chicken tagine without the time and labor.
20 min
About 20 minutes to cook
715 cal
715 calories per serving
Serves 4
Serves about 4 people
Overview
This hearty stew is rich in flavorful, anti-inflammatory spices and antioxidant fruits, and it cooks in almost no time in a multicooker.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1 tsp. kosher salt
½ tsp. ground ginger
½ tsp. ground coriander
¼ tsp. ground black pepper
¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
Dash cayenne pepper
4 (1½ pounds) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
4 carrots, in 1-inch pieces
1 cup chopped onions, fresh or frozen
1 cup green olives, pitted
1 cup prunes, pitted
1½ cup long-grain rice
1¾ cup chicken broth
Calories: (715); Fat: (19g); Carbohydrates: (94g); Sodium: (1245mg); Sugar: (20g); Fiber: (6g); Cholesterol: (86g); Protein: (43g)
Directions
Step One
In a mixing bowl, stir together olive oil, turmeric, kosher salt, ginger, coriander, pepper, cinnamon and cayenne pepper.
Step Two
Add whole chicken thighs and turn them to coat in the spices.
Step Three
Stir in carrots, onions, olives and prunes. Pour rice and chicken broth into the multicooker pot.
Step Four
Put the chicken and vegetable mixture on top of the rice, seal the multicooker, and set to “pressure cook” on low for 20 minutes.
Step Five
When the cooking stops, carefully turn the vent to release the pressure and wait 1 minute (or up to 20 minutes).
Step Six
ransfer the meat and vegetables to a platter, scoop the rice onto the side, and serve.
Chef's Notes:
*Disclaimer: All nutritional information provided is approximate and based on USDA measurements. Actual amounts may vary based on exact ingredients used, how they are prepared and serving size.
- Read all directions for your multicooker first; buttons may be labeled differently on different brands.
- Note that cooking time starts once the cooker has come up to pressure.
- When releasing the cooker’s pressure, put a potholder on your hand to avoid burns.
*Disclaimer: All nutritional information provided is approximate and based on USDA measurements. Actual amounts may vary based on exact ingredients used, how they are prepared and serving size.
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