Marinate Chicken: Mix yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Add chicken strips, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Sear Chicken: Heat a pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil, sear marinated chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown, then set aside.

Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, reduce heat to medium, add chopped onion, sauté for 5 minutes until translucent, then add minced garlic for another minute.

Cook Rice: Stir in drained basmati rice, toast for 1-2 minutes, add turmeric and salt, stir.

Combine and Simmer: Add broth or water, bring to a boil. Nestle seared chicken into the rice, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 18-20 minutes.

Rest and Fluff: Remove from heat, let it rest for 5-10 minutes, then fluff rice with a fork and mix chicken back in.