Description
This Turmeric Chicken and Asparagus recipe is a quick and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with vibrant asparagus, seasoned with aromatic spices and a splash of citrus. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Asparagus:
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken with turmeric, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté the Asparagus: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil and the asparagus. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
- Combine and Serve: Return the chicken to the skillet, toss with the asparagus. Squeeze lemon juice over the top and stir to combine. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a full meal.
- Adjust turmeric to taste and add red pepper flakes for heat.
- This dish is great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion, Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
