Juicy chicken thighs marinated with a delicious spice mixture to make this delicious roast Turmeric Chicken. A great main course or with salad or cereal bed.
Curiously changing your usual chicken marinade? This passionate and slightly spicy turmeric chicken recipe will take a hit in your home. Continue reading to learn more.
Maven’s quick tips
Use fresh or dry spices. I use a mixture of fresh and dry spices. For the final flavor, I suggest you find fresh turmeric!
Let it pickle. I highly recommend marinating this chicken to maximize flavor! If you like, let it marinate overnight.
heating. While not required, I like to add a little Sambal Oelek for a small kick. Red pepper flakes work too.
Internal or external barbecue. If it’s still too cold to grill outside, you can use the indoor grill. I also included instructions for easy roast turmeric chicken.
Simple swap. Do you like chicken breast? no problem! Can’t find fresh turmeric? No large – use dry! I include many simple customizations in this recipe.
Very good pairing. These include some side dishes and salads that go well with this fanatical turmeric chicken.
Ingredients of Turmeric Chicken
- Boneless skin chicken thighs – You can also use chicken breast or bone thighs.
- ginger – I like to use fresh ginger because it brings more zing than dryness.
- Ground turmeric – I use dried turmeric as it is easier to find, but if you can do the hand on fresh turmeric, it would be a good exchange!
- Other spices– Garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, coriander and salt + pepper
- lemon – We use a lemon with a passion and juice.
- Honey – Sweetness helps balance the flavor and brings a nice caramelization to the chicken.
How to Make Roasted Turmeric Chicken
Step 1: Marinate the chicken
In a large bowl, mix the thighs with all the other ingredients and stir the coating. Cover and keep in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 2: Roasted Turmeric Chicken
Preheat your grill or stove top grill pan to medium heat (approximately 450ºF). Remove the chicken from the marinade and add it directly to the grill or pan. Bake on each side for 5-7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
What to pair with turmeric chicken
This turmeric chicken is delicious and served with salad or cereals (such as rice or quinoa). If you want to really build a meal, here are some delicious recipes that pair well:
FAQ
Yes. Feel free to cook on the stovetop using a regular pan or baking dish. I really like this cast iron baking tray.
Yes! Pour the chicken and marinade into a shallow baking dish and bake at 400 degrees Celsius for 30-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
Absolutely! Feel free to replace dried turmeric. Note that you need to double the amount (1 tablespoon instead of 1.5 tsp).
Yes. You can remove it in chicken breast instead of chicken thighs. You can also use bones on your thighs. Please note that cooking times vary. When the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, your chicken is done. I recommend testing your chicken with an instant reading thermometer to see when it’s ready.
Not necessarily, but just be aware that the taste may not be that effective.
Yes!
Storage instructions
Store the remaining cooked turmeric chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the microwave or stove.
If you store raw chicken in marinade, you can place the chicken in the refrigerator and place the chicken in the refrigerator in an airtight container or Ziploc bag for up to 24 hours.
freezing: In the refrigerator, you can place the original turmeric chicken in a marinade bag for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and cook as directed.
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Roasted Turmeric Chicken
Juicy chicken thighs marinated with a delicious spice mixture to make this delicious roast Turmeric Chicken. A great main course or with salad or cereal bed.
- Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: 20 minutes
- Total time: 4 hours 25 minutes
- yield: 4 Serve 1x
- category: dinner
- method: Roasted
- diet: gluten free
- 1 1/2 Boneless skin thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Fresh grated ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric (or 1 tablespoon Freshly ground turmeric)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- Fresh black pepper
- Zest, 1 lemon
- Juice, 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- In a large bowl, mix the thighs with all the other ingredients and stir the coating.
- Cover and keep in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat your grill or stove top grill pan to medium heat (approximately 450ºF).
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and add it directly to the grill or pan.
- Bake on each side for 5-7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
- Keep the cooked chicken in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
