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Creamy Skillet Turmeric Chicken with Chickpeas
This creamy turmeric chicken is an easy one-skillet meal with hearty chickpeas. Serve it over rice with a cilantro garnish for a delicious dinner in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
30
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Dishes
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
creamy skillet turmeric chicken, turmeric chicken, turmeric chicken with chickpeas
Servings:
4
servings
Author:
Gina Matsoukas
Ingredients
1
tablespoon
coconut oil
1
small yellow onion
chopped
2
tablespoons
freshly grated turmeric
1 1/2
pounds
chicken breast
chopped into cubes
salt and pepper
1
teaspoon
ground turmeric
1 1/2
teaspoon
ground ginger
1/4
cup
chicken broth
1
can
15 oz. full fat coconut milk
1
can
15 oz. chickpeas, drained and rinsed
freshly chopped cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
Place skillet over medium heat.
Melt coconut oil in the pan. Add onions and fresh turmeric and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
While onions cook, season the cubed chicken with salt, pepper, ground turmeric and ground ginger and toss to combine.
Add chicken to the skillet and brown for about 3 minutes per side.
Add the broth and coconut milk to the skillet, stir to combine and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
Add the chickpeas and continue cooking another 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, garnish with fresh herbs and serve over rice.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
SERVING
|
Calories:
449
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
7
g
|
Protein:
55
g
|
Fat:
22
g
|
Saturated Fat:
15
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Cholesterol:
145
mg
|
Sodium:
268
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
1
g