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Turmeric Black Pepper Chicken

This delicious healthy stir-fry turmeric black pepper chicken recipe is full of flavor, quick, and easy to make for an amazing weeknight dinner in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Chicken recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 677 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb of skinless boneless chicken breast
  • 1 cup of diced green beans
  • Slices of fresh ginger to taste
  • 1/2 tsp. of turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp. of black pepper or to tatse
  • 1/2 tsp. of onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. of garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. of salt or to taste
  • 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp. honey or to taste
  • 3 tbsp. oil
  • 1 tbsp. Teriyaki sauce
  • 1/2 fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Let the skillet heat up well over medium-high heat. I used a cast iron skillet.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the dry seasonings (flour, salt, pepper, onion, garlic powder, turmeric) and mix them up.
  • Add chicken to it and coat it well.
  • Add oil to the skillet and place each chicken piece into the hot skillet. let one side brown up (about 3 minutes). Then flip them over to the other side to sear. Make sure your skillet is wide and hot so that the chicken crisps up well.
  • Then add to it green beans and fresh ginger and stir around. Let them cook for about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile prepare the wet seasonings (teriyaki sauce, lemon juice, honey).
  • Add it in. Stir around and let them cook until moist liquid is absorbed about 5-10 minutes. Make sure not to overcook or dry it.
  • Serve it with your favorite side dishes (rice, bread, pasta, lettuce). Enjoy!

Notes

Tips and tricks

  • Make sure your skillet is hot and lay chicken pieces on a single layer so that each side sears and crisps up well.
  • Use high-smoked point oil and high heat. This way chicken breast crisps up fast and stays moist.
  • Make sure not to overcook the chicken breast.
  • Customize it and make it as hot as you want. Add more black pepper or even red pepper flakes.

Substitutions and variations to this recipe

  • You may make this recipe with any protein and vegetables you have. Shrimp, tofu, beef, asparagus, peas, broccoli, cauliflower, and green leafy vegetables like spinach or kale.

Storage and reheat

Store it in an air-tight container in the fridge for 3 days and warm it in the microwave or stovetop. Make sure to heat it through and not overcook it.

What to serve with it

Serve it on its own for a light dinner or lunch.
I served it with some white rice.
Quoina, pasta, noodle, pita, or tortilla are other options.
Wrap them into a lettuce wrap or serve them with cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 677kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 73gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 193mgSodium: 1100mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14g
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