Oven Turmeric Chicken with Oven-Baked Broccoli and Quinoa
$4.25 – $5.50 per serving
by PrivatePeek
3 Comments
PrivatePeek
Ingredients (serves ~2):
For the Chicken: – 2 chicken breasts or thighs (~300 g total) – 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml) – 1 teaspoon ground turmeric (2 g) – ½ teaspoon black pepper – ½ teaspoon salt – 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional) – Juice of ½ lemon (optional, for finishing)
For the Roasted Broccoli: – 1 medium head of broccoli (~300 g), chopped into florets – 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml) – Salt and pepper to taste
For the Quinoa: – 1 cup dry quinoa (170 g) – 2 cups water or vegetable broth (480 ml)
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Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken – Preheat oven to 200°C / 390°F. – Mix olive oil, turmeric, black pepper, salt, and optional garlic powder in a small bowl. – Rub the mixture over the chicken pieces. – Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Step 2: Prepare the Broccoli – Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper. – Spread on a second tray or next to the chicken if there’s room.
Step 3: Bake – Bake chicken and broccoli together for 25–30 minutes, or until: – Chicken is cooked through (internal temp 74°C / 165°F) – Broccoli is tender and slightly crispy
Step 4: Cook the Quinoa – While baking, rinse quinoa under cold water. – In a pot, bring water or broth to a boil. – Add quinoa, reduce to low heat, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. – Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Step 5: Assemble and Serve Serve sliced turmeric chicken over a bed of quinoa with roasted broccoli on the side or mixed in. Optional: drizzle with lemon juice or a light tahini-yogurt sauce for extra flavor.
ttrockwood
Ok so i don’t eat chicken but… $4.50 a meal doesn’t feel, budget…?
Like i make a tofu veggie scramble with roasted potatoes and it’s maybe $2 a portion
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Ingredients (serves ~2):
For the Chicken:
– 2 chicken breasts or thighs (~300 g total)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
– 1 teaspoon ground turmeric (2 g)
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
– Juice of ½ lemon (optional, for finishing)
For the Roasted Broccoli:
– 1 medium head of broccoli (~300 g), chopped into florets
– 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
– Salt and pepper to taste
For the Quinoa:
– 1 cup dry quinoa (170 g)
– 2 cups water or vegetable broth (480 ml)
⸻
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
– Preheat oven to 200°C / 390°F.
– Mix olive oil, turmeric, black pepper, salt, and optional garlic powder in a small bowl.
– Rub the mixture over the chicken pieces.
– Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Step 2: Prepare the Broccoli
– Toss broccoli florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
– Spread on a second tray or next to the chicken if there’s room.
Step 3: Bake
– Bake chicken and broccoli together for 25–30 minutes, or until:
– Chicken is cooked through (internal temp 74°C / 165°F)
– Broccoli is tender and slightly crispy
Step 4: Cook the Quinoa
– While baking, rinse quinoa under cold water.
– In a pot, bring water or broth to a boil.
– Add quinoa, reduce to low heat, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.
– Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Step 5: Assemble and Serve
Serve sliced turmeric chicken over a bed of quinoa with roasted broccoli on the side or mixed in.
Optional: drizzle with lemon juice or a light tahini-yogurt sauce for extra flavor.
Ok so i don’t eat chicken but… $4.50 a meal doesn’t feel, budget…?
Like i make a tofu veggie scramble with roasted potatoes and it’s maybe $2 a portion
Looks healthy and delicious