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Turmeric Chicken

10 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 46MINS

Turmeric Chicken

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4.8

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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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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46MINS

Total Time

$4.10

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
2
us / metric
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thigh
1.1 lb
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1/3 cup
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Dried Oregano
2 Tbsp
Dried Oregano
Ground Turmeric
1 Tbsp
Ground Turmeric
Salt
to taste
Salt
Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
Greek Yogurt
2 Tbsp
Greek Yogurt
optional
Red Bell Pepper
2
Red Bell Peppers, roasted
optional
Barley
1 cup
Barley, cooked
or Quinoa, Couscous, Mixed Grains
optional
Fresh Baby Spinach
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.

Tags

Lunch
Chicken
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Greek
Mediterranean
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