The juicy chicken thighs are marinated in a flavorful spice blend to make this delicious grilled turmeric chicken. Great main dishes, or enjoying salads and grain beds.
Are you interested in changing your usual chicken marinade? This enthusiastic, slightly spicy turmeric chicken recipe will be a hit in your home. Please see details.
Maven’s simple tips
Use fresh or dried spices. It uses a mix of fresh and dried spices. For the ultimate flavor, if you can find it, I recommend using fresh turmeric!
Let’s marinate. I highly recommend marinating this chicken to maximize the flavor! You can marinate overnight if necessary.
Add heat. Although not required, I love adding a little sambal olek for a small kick. Red chili flakes also work.
Grill inside or outside. It’s still too cold to use an indoor grill pan to grill outdoors. We also include instructions for simple grilled turmeric chicken.
Create a simple swap. Do you like chicken breast? no problem! Can’t find fresh turmeric? No Biggies – Please dry! There are plenty of simple customizations to this recipe.
Pair well. Includes side dishes and salads that pair perfectly with this charming turmeric chicken.
Turmeric chicken ingredients
Boneless and skinless chicken thighs – You can also use chicken breasts or bone skin skin thighs. Ginger – I like to use fresh ginger. Because it brings more heat than drying. Ground Turmeric – I use dried ground turmeric because it’s easy to find, but if I can get some fresh turmeric it would be a great replacement! Other spices – Garlic powder, Paprika, Cumin, Coriander, Salt + Pepper Lemon – Uses both one lemon zest and juice. Honey – Sweetness helps balance the flavors and also brings a nice caramelization to the chicken.
How to make grilled turmeric chicken
Step 1: Marinated chicken
In a large bowl, mix the chicken and thighs with all the other ingredients, stir and coat. Cover and leave in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 2: Grill the turmeric chicken
Preheat grill pan on the grill or stove top to medium heat (approximately 450ºF). Remove the chicken from the marinade and add it directly to a grill rack or bread. Grill on each side for 5-7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
What to pair with turmeric chicken
This turmeric chicken has a delicious, delicious taste with rice and quinoa-like salads and grains. If you really want to cook a meal, here are some delicious recipes:
FAQ
yes. Feel free to cook this on the stove using regular bread or grill pans. I really love this cast iron grill pan.
yes! Pour the chicken and marinade into a shallow baking dish and bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
absolutely! Feel free to eat fresh turmeric instead of dried ground turmeric. Note that you want to double the amount (1 tablespoon, not 1.5 teaspoon).
yes. Instead of chicken thighs, you can sneak into chicken breast. You can also use the thighs of the bone skin. Please note that cooking times vary. Chicken is done when the internal temperature reaches F 165 degrees. It is recommended to use an instant reading thermometer to know when the chicken is ready.
Note that although not necessarily, the flavor may not be that strong.
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Storage Instructions
Store remaining cooked turmeric chicken in a fridge airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a microwave or stove top.
If you want to store raw chicken in a marinade, you can store the chicken in the fridge and keep it in an airtight container or Ziploc bag for up to 24 hours.
Freeze: In the freezer, you can store raw turmeric chicken in a marinade in a Ziploc bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and cook as directed.
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Grilled turmeric chicken
The juicy chicken thighs are marinated in a flavorful spice blend to make this delicious grilled turmeric chicken. Great main dishes, or enjoying salads and grain beds.
Author: Davida Lederle Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 4 hours 25 minutes
yield: 4 Serving 1x
category: dinner
method: grill
diet: Gluten-free
1 1/2 LBS boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tsp Fresh grated inger
1 1/2 tbsp Grind turmeric (or 1 tablespoon Grated turmeric)
1 tsp Garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp coriander
1 tsp Fresh black pepper rind with salt, 1 cup of lemon juice, 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon Honey
In a large bowl, mix the chicken and thighs with all the other ingredients, stir and coat. Cover and leave in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight. Preheat grill pan on the grill or stove top to medium heat (approximately 450ºF). Remove the chicken from the marinade and add it directly to a grill rack or bread. Grill on each side for 5-7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Store cooked chicken in the fridge for up to 3 days.
