Turmeric Chicken with Quinoa – 45-Minute Recipe
A vibrant anti‑inflammatory meal featuring turmeric‑marinated grilled chicken, quinoa cooked in broth for extra flavor, and crisp stir‑fried broccolini and zucchini. Warm spices, bright lemon, and fresh herbs create a balanced, Mediterranean‑style dinner.
Recipe by Mediterranean Diet Plan · Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- pumpkin seeds
- avocado
- fresh herbs
Turmeric Chicken
- chicken breast or thighs
- olive oil
- turmeric
- garlic
- ginger
- paprika
- black pepper
- lemon juice
- salt
Quinoa
- quinoa
- water or bone broth
- salt
Stir‑Fried Veggies
- broccolini
- zucchini
- garlic
- olive oil
- black pepper
- lemon juice
Instructions
- 1Turmeric Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with olive oil, turmeric, minced garlic, grated ginger, paprika, black pepper, lemon juice, and salt; mix thoroughly and let marinate for 20‑30 minutes.
- 2Turmeric Chicken: Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium‑high heat, add a drizzle of olive oil, and cook the marinated chicken 5‑7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through; let rest briefly before serving.
- 3Quinoa: Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then place it in a saucepan with water or bone broth and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, keep covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- 4Stir‑Fried Veggies: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium‑high heat, add minced garlic, then add broccolini and sliced zucchini; stir‑fry for 4‑6 minutes until the vegetables are tender‑crisp.
- 5Stir‑Fried Veggies: Season with black pepper and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.
- 6Serve: Arrange the grilled turmeric chicken alongside the fluffy quinoa and stir‑fried vegetables; garnish with pumpkin seeds, avocado slices, and fresh herbs if desired.
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Marinate for flavor
Combine the chicken with the spice mixture and let it sit for 20‑30 minutes before cooking.
Let quinoa rest
After simmering, keep the quinoa covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Rest the chicken
Allow the grilled chicken to rest briefly after cooking to finish cooking evenly.
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45 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Anti-Inflammatory Meal: Grilled Turmeric Chicken with Quinoa and Stir-Fried Veggies?
- About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Anti-Inflammatory Meal: Grilled Turmeric Chicken with Quinoa and Stir-Fried Veggies recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Anti-Inflammatory Meal: Grilled Turmeric Chicken with Quinoa and Stir-Fried Veggies recipe come from?
- It was shared by Mediterranean Diet Plan on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.