# Lemon turmeric chicken & rice

- Servings: 1 servings
- Cuisine: Indian
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 kg chicken thighs, preferably skin on
- 1 1/2 cup rice, washed & soaked
- 4 whole lemon
- 1 cup coconut milk (optional)
- 1 whole onion, diced
- 3 clove garlic
- salt
- pepper
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp chicken stock powder

## Instructions

1. Season the chicken and ensure it is dry.
2. Place the chicken thighs on a cold pan and switch the heat to medium.
3. Flip the chicken and cook for 6 more minutes, then set aside.
4. In the same pan, add the diced onion and garlic and fry until fully wilted.
5. Add the rice with salt and the juice of two lemons.
6. Add the coconut milk or water until the rice is covered by almost a centimeter, then boil until blooming.
7. Drop the heat, add the chicken on top with slices of lemon, cover, and cook on the lowest heat.

## Tips

- The chicken will release on its own; do not move it while searing.
- Garnish with some green and radish.
- Serve with a simple salad.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTDuNVXJ4/
- Creator: chefjjskitchen
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/ec40eb0e-d18d-4acc-a475-5fa0b7d9fe27
- Extracted: 2026-08-22

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