Turmeric Chicken and Red Pepper Rice

Turmeric Chicken and Red Pepper Rice

April 5, 2018 0 By RimmersRecipes

Chicken is a great source of tryptophan an amino acid that helps promote serotonin, the feel-good brain chemical. Probiotic yoghurt is full of good bacteria which helps keep the gut healthy and boost the immune system. It is believed that there is a strong link between a healthy gut and a happy brain and that gut bacteria can have a wide-ranging effect on brain chemistry.

Nutritional information per serving

 CaloriesProteinCarbsFat
 59641g69g18.5g
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine Chicken, Indian, Meat, Rice
Prep Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 20 Minutes
Servings
People
Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Chicken, Indian, Meat, Rice
Prep Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 20 Minutes
Servings
People
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Chop chicken into bite size pieces. Place in a plastic container with a lid. Add the turmeric, mixed herbs, 1 tbsp. olive oil, salt, pepper and chili flakes and rub well into the chicken. Leave to marinade for as long as possible (at least 30 minutes).
  2. Preheat the oven to 200C (180C Fan). Grease and line a baking sheet. Place the chicken on baking sheet and squeeze over the juice of half a lemon and drizzle with ½ tbsp. olive oil. Place in the oven for 20 minutes until cooked through and tender.
  3. Cook the rice according to the packet instructions. Drain the peppers and the chickpeas.
  4. Place the rice in a bowl and add the chopped mint, coriander, the peppers, chickpeas and season with salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice.
  5. Serve the rice with the chicken and garnish with a little more of the herbs and yoghurt.