130 turmeric chicken recipes

Spanish rice with avocado toasts long-grain rice in butter and olive oil with onion and garlic, simmers it in seasoned chicken broth, then folds in diced avocado off the heat. A creamy, savory pilaf with cumin, oregano, and a golden turmeric tint.

Chicken and barley soup with carrots, celery, onion, and thyme simmered in chicken broth. A warming, wholesome one-pot soup with nutty pearl barley.

Persian chicken and prune stew (khoresh) slow-cooked with turmeric and root vegetables, finished with lemon juice. A sweet-tart braise that cooks itself in the crockpot.

Pakistani rice and lentils baked in chicken broth with butter, onions, and turmeric. A one-pot khichdi-style oven dish that turns simple pantry staples into golden, fluffy comfort food.

Moroccan chicken with olives, lemon slices, and a spice rub of cumin, paprika, turmeric, ginger, and cilantro. Baked uncovered until golden. Serve over couscous or rice.

A nice simple cabbage soup from the kitchen of Heather Zink.

Arroz con pollo baked Spanish-style in one dish: golden turmeric rice, paprika-rubbed chicken, sweet peas, oregano and bay leaf. A hands-off one-pan dinner with crispy chicken skin and saucy rice in every bite.

Chicken and gravy over split buttermilk biscuits with a blender gravy made from chicken broth, Bisquick, and poultry seasoning. A 20-minute comfort food shortcut dinner.

Orange chicken curry, browned chicken baked in a sweet-tangy sauce of orange juice, fruit chutney, and warm curry spices with cinnamon and turmeric. A hands-off oven curry served over golden rice.

Southern Thai grilled chicken: chicken rubbed with a fragrant spice paste, even under the skin, marinated, then grilled over low coals until charred and juicy. Big, bold Thai flavor off the grill.

Thai-inspired chicken wings marinated overnight in aromatic lemongrass, garlic, and turmeric, then grilled until golden. Pair with sticky rice for an authentic Southeast Asian feast that brings bold herbaceous flavors to your backyard barbecue.

One-skillet arroz con pollo with browned chicken legs and thighs simmered over turmeric-tinted rice, bell peppers, and scallions. Low-fat, low-calorie, and ready in 45 minutes.

Persian-style pilaf with basmati rice, red lentils and sour cherries perfumed with turmeric and cumin, finished with a buttery golden crust. A sweet-tart, aromatic side or vegetarian main with real character.

Turmeric oyster crackers are a microwave snack mix flavored with garlic, dill, and chicken bouillon. A golden, savory twist on seasoned crackers for parties, salads, and soup toppers.

Honey apricot chicken braised with cumin, ginger, coriander, and cinnamon in a glossy honey-lemon sauce. A North African-inspired one-skillet dinner with tender, spice-rubbed pieces.

Saffron and turmeric-rubbed chicken marinates overnight, then simmers until tender in a thick, golden sauce with olives and pickled lemons. A Moroccan tagine-style feast that feeds a crowd.