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Home > American Recipes > Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Lime Chicken

Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Lime Chicken

August 7, 2018 by Denise Browning 9 Comments / THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE SALES LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY _FULL DISCLOSURE POLICY_ FOR DETAILS

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Turmeric Lime Chicken is an easy, 30-minute anti-inflammatory dinner dish made with breaded pan-fried chicken. It can be served with fresh mango salsa, with vegetables, or in a sandwich.

a skillet with turmeric lime chicken

Having a busy day? Well, me too! Need a dish that is easy to prepare for your family, yet on the tasty, healthy-ish side? Well, have I got the perfect solution for you: this Turmeric Lime Chicken. 

It is made with simple ingredients such as chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper and marinated in minced garlic and lime juice.

The chicken is then breaded with a mixture of turmeric powder and panko crumbs, and finally pan-fried in vegetable oil.

It is a bold dish with a vibrant orange color — which can be served preferably with either a fresh mango salsa, any roasted or steamed vegetables of your choice, or in a sandwich.

Time is no problem in this case. This Turmeric Lime Chicken can be prepared in about 30 minutes… for the most part cooking all by itself in a skillet

It is food at its finest— a dish that can be enjoyed all year round!

Turmeric lime chicken served on a table with a drink on the side

Turmeric is a good-for-you spice with health benefits due to curcumin, its main active ingredient. Turmeric is known for its  anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and also for giving curry its yellow color.

Both the lime and cilantro in this dish make the dish even more flavorful.

So please sit down with your family and enjoy a comforting dish with a combination of both Indian and Latin flavors.

HOW TO MAKE TURMERIC LIME CHICKEN

This dish is so easy to make that my ten and eleven-year-old kids helped me prepare it. 

Start by making 4 small cuts on the top of each chicken breast and season with salt and pepper on both sides. This will help the flavors of the marinade penetrate quicker into the meat and allow the chicken breasts to cook faster and more uniformly.

Then, mix fresh lime juice, minced garlic and chopped cilantro in a large bowl and place the chicken breasts into the marinade. Cover the bowl and let sit for about 30 minutes at room temperature.

Turmeric lime chicken marinade

Beat the eggs in a bowl using a fork. In another bowl, combine both turmeric powder and panko or bread crumbs.

Place each chicken breast in the beaten egg bowl and turn to cover in egg. Then coat both sides of each chicken breast with the turmeric/bread crumb mixture.

Pan-fry the chicken breasts in vegetable oil over medium heat for about 6-10 minutes per side. NOTE: It’s important to cook in batches in order to not overcrowd the skillet and lower the temperature.

Turmeric lime chicken cooked in a skillet

Once chicken is cooked through (with no sign of pink), place onto a large plate lined with double paper towel to absorb part of the oil. Serve topped with a fresh mango salsa, roasted or steamed vegetables of  your choice, or in a sandwich.

Mango salsa for the turmeric lime chicken

Remember any leftovers should be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

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a skillet with turmeric lime chicken
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Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Lime Chicken

Turmeric Lime Chicken is an easy and quick anti-inflammatory dinner dish made from breaded pan-fried chicken that can be served with fresh mango salsa, vegetables, or in a sandwich.  
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:American
Keywords:chicken breast, turmeric
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories326 kcal
Author Denise Browning

Ingredients

  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (NOT thick) You can buy 3 thick breasts, butterfly and cut in half each to get 6.
  • 4 juicy limes, halved
  • salt and pepper to taste Use about 1 teaspoon salt per pound of chicken
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 TBSP cilantro (or parsley if desired)
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 TBSP turmeric
  • 2 cups Japanese Panko (or bread crumbs)
  • 4-5 TBSP vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Start by making 4 small cuts on the top of each chicken breast and season with salt and pepper on both sides. This will help the flavors of the marinade penetrate quicker into the meat and allow the chicken breasts to cook faster and more uniformly. 
  • Then, mix fresh lime juice, minced garlic and chopped cilantro in a large bowl and place the chicken breasts into the marinade. Cover the bowl and let sit for about 30 minutes at room temperature.   
  • Beat the eggs in a bowl using a fork. In another bowl, combine both turmeric powder and panko or bread crumbs
  • Place each chicken breast in the beaten egg bowl and turn to cover in egg. Then, coat both sides of each chicken breast with the turmeric/bread crumb mixture. 
  • Pan-fry the chicken breasts in a large no stick skillet using half the amount of vegetable oil over medium heat for about 6-10 minutes per side  If necessary, clean skillet carefully with paper towel between batches to avoid burned bread crumbs. It's important to cook in batches in order to avoid overcrowding the skillet and lowering the temperature. 
  • Once chicken is cooked through (with no sign of pink), place onto a large plate lined with double paper towel to absorb some of the oil. Serve topped with a fresh mango salsa, roasted or steamed vegetables of  your choice, or in a sandwich.

Recipe Notes

Remember any leftovers must be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Get the recipe for mango salsa!!! If desired, skip the avocado. 

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 557mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 15.1mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 2.4mg
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Comments

  1. Deb|EastofEdenCooking

    August 7, 2018 at 12:28 pm

    Very much into including turmeric in our daily diets. This scrumptious chicken recipe will be a great addition to my dinner planning.

    Reply
  2. Hadia

    August 7, 2018 at 12:39 pm

    5 stars
    I never thought of adding turmeric to breaded fried chicken, and I love too the lime you added, sounds terrific as usual, Denise!

    Reply
  3. Andrea Lewis

    August 9, 2018 at 4:12 am

    5 stars
    I was looking for some new chicken recipes for my new diet list. Your Turmeric Lime Chicken seems so mouthwatering to me. Hope it will be really delicious. Thanks for the nice addition.

    Reply
    • Denise Browning

      August 9, 2018 at 5:08 pm

      Enjoy, Andrea! My entire family approved this recipe. It was my forst time making this dish.

      Reply
  4. John / Kitchen Riffs

    August 15, 2018 at 9:03 am

    This looks good — love turmeric — it has wonderful flavor and color. And talking about flavor, wow, this dish is loaded with it! Really excellent — thanks.

    Reply
  5. David E.

    August 19, 2018 at 5:49 am

    5 stars
    This recipe seems a masterpiece. Definitely deserves a try from my end..

    Reply
  6. Drone 720X

    August 17, 2019 at 10:20 pm

    Lovely just what I was looking for. Thanks to the author for taking his time on this one.

    Reply
  7. Love Ledenbach

    February 15, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    5 stars
    This Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Lime Chicken was super delish.

    Reply

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