Chicken Curry with Turmeric Basmati Rice

This fragrant, quick and healthy recipe is perfect for a midweek meal or meal prep. Basmati rice is perfect for serving with curry. Add a dash of turmeric for an even healthier twist on this pantry staple.

Prep time 5 minutes

Cook time 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup raw SunRice Basmati rice
3 tsp turmeric
5 cups vegetable stock, sodium reduced
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2-3 Tbsp red curry paste
2 cloves garlic
500g chicken stir-fry strips
1 capsicum, deseeded, chopped
2 zucchini, chopped
1 x 400mL coconut milk
1 x 400g tin of chickpeas, drained

Method

Rinse rice with water until the water runs clear.
Add rice to a medium saucepan with stock, 1 Tbsp oil and 2 tsp Turmeric. Bring to the boil. Once boiling, simmer covered for 15 minutes. Turn off heat and leave for another 5 min.
Meanwhile, add remaining oil, turmeric, curry paste and garlic to a large frying pan. Cook for 1-2 min, or until fragrant.
Add chicken and cook for 5 min, stirring occasionally. Add coconut milk, chickpeas, zucchini and capsicum. Cook for 6-8 min, or until vegetables are cooked to your liking. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Use a gluten-free curry paste and stock to make this recipe gluten free.
Red curry paste is delicious and mild. Opt for a green curry paste for more heat. I like to use less curry paste to start as you can always add more to your liking.
This recipe is naturally dairy-free.
Swap chicken strips for chopped tofu, haloumi or a meat-substitute mince to make this recipe vegetarian. Nuts like cashews can also be added instead of meat for additional protein and healthy fats.
To make kale chips: Strip kale from the stems, drizzle with garlic extra virgin olive oil, top with salt and chilli flakes. Place on baking tray and cook in an oven at 180c for 5 minutes, or until crispy.

Lyndi Cohen is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Nutritionist, best known as The Nude Nutritionist. She is one of Australia’s most well-known dietitians, a regular on Channel 9’s TODAY show and a proud ambassador for SunRice. Lyndi is best known for her fad-free approach to healthy living and for creating deliciously quick, easy and nutritious recipes the whole family can enjoy.