Easy Turmeric Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
2924 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Easy Turmeric Chicken Recipe
Description
The Easy Turmeric Chicken Recipe uses bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces seasoned with a vibrant spice blend of turmeric, garlic powder, coriander, and paprika. These spices are combined with liquids including olive oil, white wine, orange juice, lime juice, yellow mustard, and brown sugar to create a marinade that both flavors and tenderizes the chicken. After marinating, the chicken is baked at high heat alongside sliced fennel bulb, sweet onion, and orange and lime slices to enhance the aromatic profile. The baking yields golden, juicy chicken with a subtle tang from the citrus and a gentle sweetness from the brown sugar. The included vegetables soften and take on the spices, balancing the dish.
This chicken is suited to serve with grains such as Lebanese or basmati rice, which help soak up the flavorful sauce, or with fresh salads including cucumber or bean varieties to add texture contrast. The dish can be refrigerated in a glass container for up to four days, with care to avoid staining from the turmeric. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness or cut near a bone to verify juices run clear.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup white wine dry
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 lime juice of
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 3 tbsp brown sugar more for later
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder all-natural
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Turmeric ground
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika sweet
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 1 fennel bulb cored, sliced, large
- 1 sweet onion sliced into half moons, large
- 6 pieces chicken chicken legs or breasts, or a combination, bone-in skin-on
- 2 orange unpeeled, sliced
- 1 lime thinly sliced (optional
Instructions
- Make the marinade. In a large bowl or deep dish, mix together the first six ingredients: olive oil, white wine, orange juice, lime juice, mustard and brown sugar.
- In a small bowl, mix together the spices: turmeric, garlic powder, coriander, paprika , salt and pepper. Now, add about half of the spice mix to the liquid marinade. Mix to combine.
- Pat the chicken pieces dry and generously season with the remainder of the spice mix. Be sure to lift the chicken skins slightly and apply some of the spice mix underneath the skin.
- Add the seasoned chicken and the remaining ingredients to the large bowl of marinade. Work the chicken well into the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours (if you don't have time, you can skip the marinating).
- When ready, preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Transfer the chicken along with the marinade and everything else to a large baking pan so that everything is comfortably arranged in one layer. Be sure the chicken skin is facing up. Sprinkle with a dash or salt and more brown sugar, if you like.
- Roast for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the chicken skin has nicely browned. Internal chicken temperature should be 170 degrees F.
Notes
- Check chicken doneness by ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F or juices run clear when cut near a bone.
- Serve turmeric chicken with rice or grains to catch the flavorful sauce; plain basmati or Lebanese rice work well.
- Salads such as cucumber, farro, or bean salad provide fresh contrast alongside this rich dish.
- Store leftovers in a glass container refrigerated up to 4 days to prevent turmeric staining.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2924 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 292.4kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 25.5g | 9% |
| Protein | 3.1g | 6% |
| Fat | 19.9g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7g | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14.1g | 71% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 127.6mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 458mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4.3g | 17% |
| Sugar | 16.8g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 370.3IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 47.9mg | 53% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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