Turmeric Chicken with Kale and Red Bell Pepper
Serves 4
Taste meets health in this one pan dish, fragrant with savory seasonings—warm turmeric, spicy ginger, and smoky paprika. Special diet friendly: Whole30, Paleo
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or 1 3/4 pounds skin-on thighs)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons grated, peeled fresh turmeric root or 1 teaspoon dried
- 2 teaspoons grated, peeled fresh ginger root or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 red bell pepper (cored and thinly sliced)
- 1 bunch lacinato kale (ribs removed and leaves coarsely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar (plus more to taste)
Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken with garlic, turmeric, ginger, paprika, salt, and pepper. Set aside to marinate 15 minutes.
- Heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add coconut oil. When oil melts, add chicken. Cook chicken 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Add kale and bell pepper strips.
- Cover pan and steam until kale wilts and chicken is cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes. Chicken is done when temperature at thickest part registers 165°F on a probe thermometer.
- Transfer to a serving dish. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar.
Nutrition
Amount Per Serving (based on 4 servings)- Calories: 330
- Fat: 13.0 g
- Saturated Fat: 7.0 g
- Trans Fat: 0.0 g
- Cholesterol: 145.0 mg
- Sodium: 750.0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 13.0 g
- Fiber: 2.0 g
- Added Sugars: 0.0 g
- Sugar: 6.0 g
- Protein: 35.0 g