Turmeric Chicken Skillet
An easy and healthy recipe for Turmeric Chicken Skillet cooked in just 15 minutes.
Equipment
- Skillet A large skillet for cooking the chicken.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ½ inch cubes
- 1.25 teaspoons turmeric
- 0.75 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
- 0.5 unit lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
- Season the chicken pieces with turmeric, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne if desired.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked, stirring occasionally.
- Squeeze lemon juice over the cooked chicken.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a milder flavor, you can omit the cayenne pepper. This dish pairs well with rice or a fresh salad.