10 INGREDIENTS 5 STEPS 46min

Turmeric Chicken

RECIPE

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Bright in color and with a wonderful taste, this easy recipe marinates the chicken in herbs, olive oil and turmeric. Sear it on a hot pan or bake it in the oven, and serve with your favorite grains and veggies.
Turmeric Chicken Recipe | SideChef
Bright in color and with a wonderful taste, this easy recipe marinates the chicken in herbs, olive oil and turmeric. Sear it on a hot pan or bake it in the oven, and serve with your favorite grains and veggies.
The Fit Mediterranean
Hi, I'm Dani! I share my family’s culinary traditions with you and some healthy treats too!
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The Fit Mediterranean
Hi, I'm Dani! I share my family’s culinary traditions with you and some healthy treats too!
https://www.thefitmediterranean.com/
46min
Total Time

Ingredients

Servings
2
US / METRIC
500 g
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
80 mL
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Dried Oregano
1 Tbsp
Ground Turmeric
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
2 Tbsp
Greek Yogurt
(optional)
2
Red Bell Peppers , roasted
(optional)
200 g
Barley , cooked
or Quinoa, Couscous, Mixed Grains
(optional)
60 g
Fresh Baby Spinach
(optional)

Nutrition Per Serving

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CALORIES
1060
FAT
50.6 g
PROTEIN
65.7 g
CARBS
88.5 g

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1
Pat the Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (500 g) dry.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (80 mL) , Dried Oregano (2 Tbsp) , Ground Turmeric (1 Tbsp) , Salt (to taste) , and Ground Black Pepper (to taste) . Stir until ingredients are all well mixed.
Step 3
Add the chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes. You can also cover it with plastic wrap and let it rest in your fridge up to 12 hours.
Step 4
When ready to cook, heat your skillet on medium and when hot, add the chicken with its marinade. Cook 8 minutes per side or until meat is cooked and outside is nice and crispy.
Step 5
Plate it with the Red Bell Peppers (2) , Barley (200 g) , and some Fresh Baby Spinach (480 mL) , or your favorite veggies! You can also drizzle some Greek Yogurt (2 Tbsp) over the top for extra flavor.

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Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
1060
% Daily Value*
Fat
50.6 g
65%
Saturated Fat
8.5 g
42%
Trans Fat
0.0 g
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Cholesterol
236.9 mg
79%
Carbohydrates
88.5 g
32%
Fiber
23.7 g
85%
Sugars
7.0 g
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Protein
65.7 g
131%
Sodium
287.7 mg
13%
Vitamin D
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Calcium
187.1 mg
14%
Iron
10.6 mg
59%
Potassium
1628.2 mg
35%