Description
This Turmeric Black Pepper Chicken is healthy, flavorful, and so easy to make. Ready in just 30 minutes, this warmly-spiced chicken breast recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, grated or finely minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 pound asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Step: In a small bowl, stir together the honey, soy sauce, lime juice, grated garlic, black pepper, and ground ginger; set aside.
- Step: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper, then toss the chicken cubes in the mixture until well coated.
- Step: Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat; sauté coated chicken cubes until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Step: Add asparagus pieces to the skillet and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Step: Reduce heat to low, pour the sauce over the chicken and asparagus, scrape the bottom of the skillet, and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Step: Whisk together water and cornstarch to create a slurry, stir slowly into the skillet, and simmer until the sauce thickens.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Sauce can be prepared up to one week in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 412 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg
Keywords: turmeric chicken, asparagus, asian cuisine, healthy dinner, quick meals