- prep: 45 min
- cook: 45 min
- total: 1 hr 30 min
Summary
A crisp cucumber and fresh herb salad makes a light yet vibrant companion to this golden dish. A squeeze of fresh lime juice and a dollop of yogurt added at the finish lends a lovely citrus tang and a touch of creaminess.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium onion, halved, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped, plus 1 garlic clove, smashed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus 8 wedges for serving (3–4 limes total)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
- 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup plain yogurt (optional)
- 1 English hothouse or large standard cucumber, peeled if desired, quartered lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/2" pieces (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup (packed) herb leaves, such as mint, cilantro, and/or dill
- 1/3 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped
- Sumac (for serving; optional)
Instructions
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Nutritional Info

- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 380 % Daily Value *
- Total Fat: 16 g 24.2%
- Saturated Fat: 2 g 10.5%
- Trans Fat: 0 g %
- Cholesterol: 1 mg 0.42%
- Sodium: 911 mg 37.94%
- Calcium: 93 mg 9.35%
- Potassium: 117 mg 3.35%
- Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
- Iron: 2 mg 11.15%
- Zinc: 0 mg 0%
- Total Carbohydrate: 50 g %
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g 8%
- Sugar: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Alcohol: 0 g
- Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
- Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 1 g
- Vitamin A 5.37%
- Vitamin C 7.5%
- Vitamin D 5%
- * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Diabetes Exchanges
- Exchange - Fat3
- Exchange - Fruit0
- Exchange - NonFat Milk0
- Exchange - Other Carbs0
- Exchange - Starch3
- Exchange - Vegetables0
- Exchange - Lean Meat0
- Exchange - Alcohol0
MyPlate Info
- MyPlate - Grain Total2 oz-eq
- MyPlate - Vegetable Total0 c
- MyPlate - Fruit0 c
- MyPlate - Dairy0 c
- MyPlate - Protein Total1 oz-eq