Lemon & turmeric chicken
If you have a busy week coming up then this lemon and turmeric chicken is a brilliant meal to plan in. It is a typical mid week meal for us and it follows my quick dinner tips. Fresh, tasty and on the table within 35 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 Lemon
- salt & pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus extra for cooking
- 2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp chilli powder you can add more if you like
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 3 chicken breasts
- 5 cloves garlic
- 2 red onions
- 2 white onions
for the tomato and cucumber salad
- 1/2 cucumber diced
- 2-3 tomatoes diced
- handful of fresh coriander chopped
- 1/2 lemon juice
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a bowl squeeze the juice of 1 lemon, add the salt, pepper, olive oil and all the spices then give it a little mix and set aside.
- Slice your chicken breasts length ways into thin strips. Add to the bowl of marinade, mix, cover and set aside in the fridge for 1 hr or over night.
- Take care to clean down all surfaces and utensils that have touch raw chicken. Clean your hand thoroughly.
- Slice your onions and garlic and when you are ready to cook add them to a pan with a good glug of olive oil. Cook on a medium heat with the lid on for about 8 minutes or until soft.
- You can prepare your salad by mixing the diced cucumber, tomato, lemon, coriander with a pinch of sea salt, then set aside.
- Remove your chicken from the fridge and add to the pan with the onions and garlic. Give it a good stir and cook for 10-15 minutes on a medium heat (ensure the chicken is thoroughly cooked before you serve)
- Keep stirring throughout. Make sure that your chicken stays juicy, you can put the lid back of if it is getting a bit dry.
- Serve immediately with sides of your choice, you can add a bit of fresh coriander to finish.