One Pot Curry Cashew Chicken and Rice
Long among our favorite one pot meals, this has tender bites of chicken, crunchy cashews, ginger- and curry-spiced rice, cilantro, and peas all wrapped up in one dish. I love that it's ready in about 30 minutes, most of it hands-off!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 413kcal
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 pounds chicken breasts cut into pieces approximately 1 inch long
- kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2-3 Tablespoons minced or grated fresh ginger
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- 2 and 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup basmati or long-grain rice
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- finely grated zest and juice from 1 lemon
- 1 cup frozen baby peas
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro minced
- 1 cup roasted cashews
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed skillet, warm the oil over medium-high heat, then saute the chicken pieces, turning occasionally, until they are lightly browned on all sides, 4-5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Add the ginger and curry powder to the pot and cook until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Stir in the broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil, then add the rice, raisins, lemon zest and juice, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pot.
- Bring mixture back to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for about 20 minutes, until the broth is absorbed, rice is tender, and chicken is cooked throughout. Remove pan from the heat, stir in the peas, re-cover and let stand for 5 minutes, until peas are warmed through.
- Sprinkle cilantro and cashews over the dish, stir to combine, and serve right away. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Any leftovers will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Recipe: Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast: One Pot.
Nutrition
Calories: 413kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 771mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 310IU | Vitamin C: 19.6mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2.3mg