Persian Chicken with Lime, Turmeric and Basmati Rice

Name: Persian Chicken with Lime, Turmeric and Basmati Rice
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 GrapeOla ® Grapeseed Oil, divided; 2 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided; 13/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided; 1 cup Royal ® Chef’s Secret Long Grain 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)

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Persian chicken with lime and turmeric, served over basmati rice. A bright, aromatic dinner made with Royal® Basmati Rice.

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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 GrapeOla ® Grapeseed Oil, divided
2 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
13/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 cup Royal ® Chef’s Secret Long Grain 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)