This Turmeric Chicken recipe is unbelievably aromatic and full of flavour! Turmeric Chicken and Quinoa is one of our favourite gluten-free meaty mains!
I AM OBSESSED WITH TURMERIC!
Not only is it the latest and greatest super food with tons of immunity-boosting and anti-inflammatory qualities, but it makes your dishes both delicious and beautiful. The golden turmeric gives the chicken a deep colour that makes this dish the star of your dinner table!
HEALTH BENEFITS OF TURMERIC
If you are new to turmeric, you must try this bright yellow curry spice! If not for the colour and flavour, do it for the health benefits. It contains a powerful anti-inflammatory called curcumin. Let's look at some of the benefits.
A recent study suggests that 500mg twice a day can help with osteoarthritis, specifically in the knee. Bonus: take them with olive oil and black pepper to help with absorption. Apparently, this combination leads to up to 2,000% more bioavailability of curcumin.
It also can be considered nature's prozac. In a study published in Phytotherapy Research, 1000mg of curcumin was shown to be just as effective as treating depression as prozac. Curcumin inhibits the production of monoamine oxidase, and enzyme that in high levels is linked to depression.
May help prevent heart attacks or may help delay diabetes.
This Turmeric Chicken & Quinoa is a healthy one dish meal the whole family will love. Healthy doesn't get much tastier than this turmeric chicken recipe!
PREP TIME: 20 Mins
COOK TIME: 56 Mins
TOTAL TIME: 1 hr 16 Mins
INGREDIENTS:
DIRECTIONS:
1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch Oven, heat the olive oil to medium and add turmeric. Stir and add chicken.
2. Cook until browned on both sides. Transfer to a plate. Allow to cool and then shred.
3. Add the onion and ginger and cook for 8 minutes. Add garlic, tomatoes, curry powder, cumin, and quinoa. Cook, string constantly for 3 minutes.
4. Return the chicken to the pot. Add bay leaves, fish sauce and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
5. Cover and cook over low heat for 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes
NUTRITION:
Calories: 320kcal |
Carbohydrates:
30g |
Protein:
31g |
Fat: 7g |
Saturated Fat: 1g |
Cholesterol:
72mg |
Sodium:
987mg | Potassium: 808mg |
Fiber:
3g |
Sugar:
1g |
Vitamin A: 165IU |
Vitamin C: 10.6mg |
Calcium: 41mg |
Iron: 3mg
Sources: Prevention Magazine, October 2014, September 2014, January 2014
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