Turmeric-Spiced Chicken Skillet

Tender pieces of chicken breast pan-seared with fresh green beans and simmered in a fragrant tomato-turmeric reduction.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 35 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: Indian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.41/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Carb
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Calorie
• High-Protein
• Paleo
• Whole30
• Low-Fat
• Low-Saturated-Fat

Tags

• one-pot
• sauté
• healthy
• comfort food
• budget-friendly

Ingredients

• 2 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 4 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
• 1.5 pound green beans (trimmed, halved)
• 1 can canned diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

1. Season the diced chicken breast evenly with half of the salt and black pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a wide, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast pieces and sear for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. Transfer chicken to a plate.
3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the diced yellow onion, cooking for 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, fresh ginger, ground turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, and garam masala, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the canned diced tomatoes and remaining salt. Add the trimmed green beans, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 8 minutes until green beans are tender-crisp.
5. Return the cooked chicken and any accumulated resting juices to the skillet, tossing everything together for 2 minutes to heat through. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve warm.

Notes

Green beans add fiber and bulk to this curry-inspired dish while keeping it naturally grain-free.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 248
• Protein: 35.6 g
• Carbohydrates: 10.4 g
• Fat: 6.6 g
• Fiber: 2.4 g
• Sodium: 940 mg
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Sugar: 4.1 g
• Cholesterol: 107 mg