Description
This turmeric chicken recipe is a flavorful, anti-inflammatory powerhouse. It’s pan-seared in olive oil, seasoned with garlic, black pepper, and turmeric, then finished with fresh lemon juice for a bright, zesty kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with turmeric, garlic, pepper, and salt.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and sear 5–6 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and squeeze lemon juice over the top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
- For best absorption of turmeric’s curcumin, include black pepper.
- Pairs well with roasted veggies or cauliflower rice.
- Use thighs instead of breasts for juicier results.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Anti-Inflammatory
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg