Prepare chicken breasts with turmeric sauce for a complete, light, protein rich meal that’s ideal for maintaining a healthy weight or supporting a weight loss plan without feeling deprived.
Turmeric Sauce Chicken
Prepare chicken breasts with turmeric sauce for a complete
Ingredients
- For the Turmeric Sauce:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 piece ginger finely grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth low-fat
- 2 tablespoons yogurt Greek, low-fat
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt to taste
- For the Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts medium, cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- A pinch of salt
- A pinch of black pepper
- Parsley or fresh coriander chopped, for garnish - optional
Instructions
- Heat one teaspoon of olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat.
- Season the chicken cubes with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
- In the same pan, add another teaspoon of olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes over medium heat until it softens and becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and stir for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the turmeric, cumin, and black pepper. Stir the spices for 30 seconds to toast them and release their flavor.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Remove the pan from the heat, then add the Greek yogurt and lemon juice. Stir the ingredients well until the sauce is smooth. Season with salt to taste.
- Return the cooked chicken to the sauce, and stir well until the chicken is coated.
- Warm the dish over low heat for just one or two minutes to let the chicken and sauce meld together.
- Serve the turmeric sauce chicken hot.
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