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    Published: Aug 7, 2018 · Modified: Mar 29, 2019 by Denise Browning · "This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission." · 12 Comments

    Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Lime Chicken

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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.

    PIN & ENJOY!

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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 tablespoon cilantro (or parsley if desired)
    • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
    • 1 tablespoon turmeric
    • 2 cups Japanese Panko (or bread crumbs)
    • 4-5 tablespoon 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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    Please note that health-focused and diet information provided on easyanddelish.com is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice, nor is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. Consult with your doctor or other qualified health professional prior to initiating any significant change in your diet or exercise regimen, or for any other issue necessitating medical advice.

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    Comments

    1. Deb|EastofEdenCooking says

      August 07, 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 says

      August 07, 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 says

      August 09, 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 says

        August 09, 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 says

      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. says

      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 says

      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 says

      February 15, 2020 at 4:31 pm

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

      Reply
    8. Donna Richards says

      October 05, 2022 at 8:00 am

      5 stars
      Excellent and easy. Used lemon and garlic powder and coriander substitutions and they worked perfectly. Made about a pound of chicken, two lemons, about 1 t of garlic powder and 1 t of coriander. And about 2 T of turmeric in 1 cup of Pablo crumbs. Did relieve a little of my pain. That is what I am doing seeking out anti-inflammatory recipes and ingredients .

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        October 05, 2022 at 10:00 pm

        Hi Donna! I am so happy you enjoyed this anti-inflammatory chicken recipe and that eased your pain.

        Reply

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