Indian Turmeric Ginger Chicken with Cauliflower Rice
Ginger, garlic and warm turmeric season tender chicken over quick cauliflower rice with sweet grated carrot and fresh lime.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, Pregnancy and 8 more diets
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Ingredients
- 300 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 medium cauliflower, grated into rice-like pieces
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1.5 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp water
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 whole lime, cut into wedges
Method
- Warm oil in a large skillet; soften ginger and garlic.2 min timer
- Stir turmeric and cumin through the fragrant aromatics.
- Add chicken and brown, stirring until no pink remains.
- Set aside the kids' share; return it to finish cooking.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Stir in cauliflower, carrot and water until tender and steaming.7 min timer
- Fold in cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Kids’ plate: Chicken and Cauliflower Rice
On the plate: Mild turmeric chicken with cauliflower rice and carrot, with lime and cilantro left off.
Make it a game: Make a little golden nest of cauliflower rice for the chicken pieces. See if the carrot makes tiny orange ribbons.
Set it aside at step 4, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Celiac disease: The chicken and vegetables are seasoned with individual spices, with no grain or wheat-based sauce.
- Kid (4–12): Mild chicken, soft cauliflower rice and sweet grated carrot make a familiar skillet meal.
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