This golden roast chicken with turmeric rice is the kind of dinner that looks impressive but practically cooks itself. The chicken roasts on top of the rice, so every savory drip seasons the grains below, turning a simple one-pan meal into something warm, fragrant and deeply comforting. If you enjoy easy chicken-and-rice suppers, you will also love our One-Dish Chicken and Rice Bake and Baked Chicken Thighs with Onion and Mustard.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (200 g) rice
- 2 cups (480 ml) water
- Salt, to taste
- Turmeric
- 1 carrot
- 1 onion
- Chicken spices
- 1 whole chicken
Instructions
- Rub the chicken with spices.
- In a roasting bag combine the rice, water, and spices.
- Add the carrot and onion.
- Lay the chicken on top.
- Roast at 180 C (350 F) for about 1.5 hours — the chicken drippings flavor the rice below.
Tips
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning so the skin crisps up beautifully in the oven.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving, so the juices settle and the rice stays moist. For safe cooking temperatures, see the food safety guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
- For another cozy one-pan favorite, try our Creamy Chicken and Potato Bake, and browse more roasting ideas on Allrecipes.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 160 kcal, protein 3.4 g, fat 11.2 g, carbs 11.3 g.