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Yellow rice and chicken on a white plate with a silver fork, sitting on a white napkin with blue stripes on the side. The title is "Yellow Rice Copycat Recipe."

Yellow Rice Copycat Recipe

This copycat recipe is a HEALTHY version of what’s available in packages in the grocery store.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 large dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • knife
  • measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • 3 cups brown or white rice
  • 8 cups chicken bone broth
  • 1 onion, diced (onion powder is fine)
  • 2 tbsp ground coriander
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (fresh garlic is fine)
  • 1 tsp saffron threads

Instructions

  • Bring chicken bone broth and rice to a boil in your dutch oven. Boil 1 minute over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat to a low simmer and add onions, coriander, salt, turmeric, garlic powder, and saffron.
  • Cover and let simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat, stir, and let rice sit for 10 more minutes.