Turmeric Chicken with Sumac and Lime from 'The New Persian Kitchen

Name: Turmeric Chicken with Sumac and Lime from 'The New Persian Kitchen
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 bone-in chicken thighs; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 Tbsps grapeseed oil; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 juicy limes, halved; 4 servings Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 servings Sumac, for garnish; 177 milliliters water

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Turmeric Chicken with Sumac and Lime from 'The New Persian Kitchen a try. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 395 calories, 24g of protein, and 31g of fat each. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, whole 30, and דל פחמימות, diet. A mixture of chicken thighs, ground turmeric, limes, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the limes you could follow this main course with the Watermelon Granita as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix the turmeric with 1 tablespoon salt and 2 teaspoons pepper.

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Turmeric

Pepper

Salt

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Bowl

Place the chicken on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with the spice mixture, turning to coat both sides.

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Whole Chicken

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Baking Sheet

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Brown the chicken well on both sides, about 7 minutes per side.

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Whole Chicken

Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Pour in the water, then add the garlic, stirring it into the water. Bring the water to a boil, then turn down the heat to low and cover. Braise the chicken for 25 minutes, until the inside is opaque.

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Whole Chicken

Garlic

Water

Transfer the chicken to a serving platter, turn up the heat to high, and reduce the cooking liquid for a few minutes, stirring occasionally until it’s slightly thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and pour the sauce over the chicken.

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Salt And Pepper

Whole Chicken

Sauce

Dust the chicken with sumac and pepper, garnish with lime halves, and serve.

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Whole Chicken

Pepper

Sumac

Lime

Vegetarian Option: Use whole portobello mushrooms in place of the chicken, or use 1 pound firm tofu, well drained and cut into slabs 1 inch thick. You will need a little extra oil for searing than what is called for in the recipe.

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Portobello Mushrooms