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Golden turmeric chicken pieces served over white rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric plus more if needed
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Combine the chicken pieces with turmeric, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Coat the chicken evenly.
    Raw chicken pieces seasoned with salt, pepper, and spices in a white bowl, ready for healthy meal preparation.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through. If needed, add up to 1/4 teaspoon more turmeric to reach the desired taste and color.
    Seasoned turmeric chicken pieces in a skillet.
  • Squeeze the lemon juice over the cooked chicken and stir to combine; serve immediately. Sprinkle on fresh cilantro.
    Squeezing lemon over cooked turmeric chicken in a pan.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 253kcal (13%) Carbohydrates: 1g Protein: 39g (78%) Fat: 9g (14%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Sodium: 675mg (29%) Fiber: 0.3g (1%) Sugar: 0.04g

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Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.