RECIPES
Spicy Turmeric Chicken
by Livestrong_Recipes | Jan 5, 2019
Photo Credit: Marco Mayer/ Adobe Stock
- PREP
- 05 m
- COOK
- 10 m
- TOTAL
- 15 m
The flavor of turmeric, somewhere between ginger and pepper, gives a tangy finish to any marinade. When shopping for turmeric in the spice aisle look for a bright marigold color and lots of fragrance. Keep the bottle well sealed and stored in a cool, dry, dark pantry. Recipe courtesy of the New York Times.
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 4
- 16 oz Chicken Breast
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 tbsp Lime Juice
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Ground Turmeric
- 2 tsp Rosemary, fresh
- 1/2 clove Garlic
- 2 tbsp Salted Butter
DIRECTIONS
1
Preheat broiler or grill.
2
Cut chicken breasts lengthwise and cut away excess fat.
3
Combine oil, lime juice, chili powder, turmeric, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl and blend well.
4
Add chicken pieces to the bowl and turn them to fully coat/marinade.
5
Cover and set aside.
6
Once ready to cook, place chicken on the broiler rack or on the grill.
7
Cover the grill or close the door to the broiler and cook for about 3-4 minutes and then turn the pieces.
8
Continue cooking until done, about 3-4 minutes on the grill, possibly a little longer under the broiler.
9
Remove the pieces and brush the tops with the melted butter.
