Let’s begin the dish with the detailed guidelines (discussed below).
STATS
- Course: Main course, Entree
- Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern-inspired
- Diet: Weight Watchers, Gluten-free, High-protein
- Total Time: Eight Hours and forty-five minutes
- Preparation Time: Eight Hours
- Cook Time: Forty-five minutes
EQUIPMENT
- Oven
- Small bowl
- Baking tray
- A sharp knife
- Large plate
INGREDIENTS
- Half a cup of plain Greek yogurt
- Olive oil 2 tbsp
- Ground and fresh turmeric 1 tbsp
- One tbsp of ginger
- Lime juice one tablespoon
- Two teaspoons of chopped garlic
- Crushed coriander one tsp
- Half a teaspoon of salt
- Boneless and skinless chicken breast 4
Optional Items
- Boiled basmati rice, for serving
- Roughly chopped parsley, for topping
INSTRUCTIONS
- First, warm the oven to 400 degrees centigrade.
- Add salt, coriander, garlic, lime juice ginger, turmeric, olive oil, and Greek yogurt to a small bowl.
- Whisk all items with a spoon to make a smooth marination batter.
- Now, place the boneless chicken breast in the bowl.
- Equally, coat each piece of chicken with the spices.
- After marinating, shift the marinated chicken in the fridge for sixty to one hundred twenty minutes.
- After that, transfer the chicken pieces to a baking tray.
- Spray the olive oil over the marinated chicken pieces.
- Bake it for twenty-five to thirty-five minutes.
- After baking, cut the baked chicken into slices with a knife.
- Now, shift the baked chicken to a large plate.
- Top with crushed parsley.
- The tasty Weight Watchers Turmeric Chicken is ready.
- Serve with cooked rice or any low-fat yogurt sauce.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Roasted sweet potatoes complement the savory flavor of the chicken.
- Enjoy the flavorful chicken with basmati or turmeric rice.
- Pair this dish with grilled or roasted asparagus.
- Serve it with creamy cauliflower mash.
- You can enjoy it with a side of vegetable or bean soup.
- Pair the baked chicken with low-fat alternatives like quinoa or steamed vegetables.
TIPS
- Select boneless and skinless chicken breast to lessen the fat number.
- Marinating the chicken for approximately forty to seventy minutes allows the turmeric and other spices to penetrate the meat.
- Include different varieties of aromatics and spices.
- Choose fresh and high-quality chicken, spices, and turmeric.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Advance preparation:
- Shift the marinated chicken bowl in the fridge for one to two days. The flavors will be double.
Fridge:
- Save the leftover chicken in an airtight box and refrigerate it for five days.
Freezer:
- You can store the baked or marinated chicken in a plastic bag and freeze it for two months.
Reheating:
- We can rewarm the chicken by microwaving it.
FAQs
Can I make this turmeric chicken using various sizes of chicken?
- The common choice considered for preparing this dish is chicken breast. You can try different cuts such as drumsticks or thighs. But be aware that they may differ in fat and calories.
Why is turmeric included in the recipe?
- The dish gains flavors, color, and anti-inflammatory qualities with the addition of turmeric.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING:
Serving amount 1 chicken breast
Total quantity 4 servings
Total Calories 339 kcal
Carbohydrates 15 g
Protein 42 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Total Fat 11 g
Sugar 1 g
Sodium 366 mg
Cholesterol 103 mg
Total Weight Watchers points per serving of the recipe is 3 (three).