Turmeric Chicken

10 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 46MINS

Turmeric Chicken

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5 ratings

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.

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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.

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46MINS

Total Time

$4.10

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

2

us / metric

1.1 lb

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs

1/3 cup

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

2 Tbsp

1 Tbsp

Ground Turmeric

to taste

to taste

Ground Black Pepper

2 Tbsp

optional

2

Red Bell Peppers, roasted

optional

1 cup

Barley, cooked

or Quinoa, Couscous, Mixed Grains

optional

2 cups

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

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Cooking Instructions

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step 1

Pat the Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (1.1 lb) dry.

step 1 Pat the Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (1.1 lb) dry.

step 2

In a bowl, combine Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1/3 cup), 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 2 In a bowl, combine Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (1/3 cup), 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 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 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 (1 cup), and some Fresh Baby Spinach (2 cups), or your favorite veggies! You can also drizzle some Greek Yogurt (2 Tbsp) over the top for extra flavor.

step 5 Plate it with the Red Bell Peppers (2), Barley (1 cup), and some Fresh Baby Spinach (2 cups), or your favorite veggies! You can also drizzle some Greek Yogurt (2 Tbsp) over the top for extra flavor.

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