Turmeric Lime Chicken with Jeweled Millet

Ingredients

Jeweled Millet

• 1 tablespoon ghee 
• ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
• ½ teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1 dry bay leaf
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
• ⅛ teaspoon allspice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
•  ¾ cup millet
• 1 ½ cups filtered water, boiling
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon saffron (optional)

Turmeric Lime Chicken 

• 1 ½ lb pasture-raised chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 tablespoons turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin 
• 2 limes, zested and juiced
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons ghee
• 1 cup canned coconut milk

Millet Garnishes

• 3 tablespoons raw pistachios, chopped
• Mint leaves
• Dill
• 1 tablespoon dried currants (optional)

Method

1. Start by making the millet: Melt ghee in a medium-sized pot over medium-high heat. Add the fennel and coriander seeds and let them pop for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Then add the rest of the spices and minced garlic. Reduce heat to low, stir for 1 minute, then add the millet, boiling water, and sea salt. Cover and make sure heat is reduced to as low as possible. Simmer for 20 minutes until water is absorbed. Then remove from heat. 
   
   
2. Prepare the chicken: In a medium mixing bowl add chicken, turmeric, cumin, lime zest (save juice for later), salt, and pepper. Set aside. 
   
   
3. Add the sliced onion to a large skillet over medium heat along with the ghee. Stir occasionally and cook until the onions begin to caramelize, about 10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and transfer to a bowl. Add the chicken to the same skillet over medium heat and brown for 10 minutes, then add the coconut milk, and lime juice. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
   
   
4. If using saffron for the millet, mix 2 tablespoons of hot water with the saffron and pour on top of the millet. Mix using a wooden spoon, then add the millet garnishes on top of the millet and serve warm, alongside the chicken.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 514, Total Fat: 23 g, Saturated Fat: 10 g, Cholesterol: 170 mg, Fiber: 6 g, Protein: 38 g, Carbohydrates: 39 g, Sodium: 717 mg, Sugars: 3 g Net Carbs 33g

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