Sweetness and warmth with a burst of the health benefits of turmeric

Serves 4

Delight in the succulent harmony of honey turmeric chicken, a dish that marries sweetness and warmth with a burst of health benefits. Turmeric, a golden elixir, infuses the chicken with its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, promoting well-being. The earthy tones of turmeric perfectly complement the luscious sweetness of honey, creating a caramelized exterior that seals in juiciness. Beyond its tantalizing taste, turmeric has been celebrated for its potential to boost immunity and aid digestion. Rice goes will with the chicken. Serve these golden delights with a side of quinoa or roasted vegetables, enhancing the meal’s nutritional prowess while creating a symphony of flavors that lingers on the palate.

Ingredients

• 4 skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 -2 Tbsp good quality honey, organic is ideal
• 1/2 Tbsp oyster sauce
• 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 Tbsp sesame or sauté oil of choice
• orange slices and chopped cilantro for garnish, if desired

Directions

• Whisk together garlic, honey, oyster sauce, soy sauce, turmeric powder, cayenne pepper in a large bowl
• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper on both sides, and then toss chicken in sauce to coat chicken with sauce
• Heat oil in skillet on medium, cook sauce-coated chicken in skillet on both sides until golden brown on top, crispy on bottom, and cooked through, add and toss with orange slices if desired for last 3 minutes, Cooking for approximately 7-8 minutes per side for boneless thawed chicken thigh. Cooking approximately10-12 minutes per side for bone-in skinned thawed chicken thigh. Internal temp of chicken should reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) in center of meat.
• Plate chicken, garnish with orange slices and chopped cilantro if prepared

Note: This recipe works for chicken breasts and chicken drummies as well. Cooking time will vary for these options so ensure that the internal temp of chicken reaches 165 degrees F (74 degrees C) in center of piece of meat.

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