NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz chicken breast

0.25 cup dry basmati rice

0.5 cup water

0.25 tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 cup broccoli florets

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 tsp lemon zest

1 tsp fresh thyme

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

• 2

  Place the rice in a small saucepan with 0.5 cup water and the ground turmeric. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

• 3

  While the rice cooks, season the chicken breast on both sides with sea salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme.

• 4

  Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

• 5

  Steam the broccoli florets in a steamer basket over boiling water for 5 minutes until tender-crisp.

• 6

  Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for 3 minutes before slicing into strips.

• 7

  Fluff the golden rice with a fork and stir in the lemon zest.

• 8

  Serve the sliced chicken over the turmeric rice with the steamed broccoli on the side, finishing the dish with a drizzle of fresh lemon juice.