Chicken with vegetables and turmeric
4 servings
90 minutes
Chicken with vegetables and turmeric is a fragrant and vibrant dish inspired by Indian culinary traditions. The combination of tender chicken fillet, sweet red onion, juicy cherry tomatoes, and delicate cauliflower creates a harmony of flavors. Turmeric gives the dish a rich golden color and a warm, slightly peppery taste complemented by the freshness of lemon juice and the depth of rosemary. Baking in the oven allows the ingredients to release their aroma while the spices infuse the chicken, making it juicy and flavorful. This versatile dish can be served with brown rice that highlights its exotic character. It is not only nutritious but also healthy due to natural spices and fresh ingredients, making it an excellent choice for family dinners or entertaining guests.
1
Cut the red onion into quarters.
- Red onion: 1 piece
2
If using fresh cabbage, it should be broken into florets. Frozen cabbage should be boiled for a couple of minutes in boiling water and then drained.
- Cauliflower: 400 g
3
Crush the peeled garlic with a knife.
- Garlic: 4 cloves
4
Place the chicken in a baking dish.
- Chicken breast fillet: 4 pieces
5
Add onion, cabbage, garlic, and whole cherry tomatoes.
- Red onion: 1 piece
- Cauliflower: 400 g
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Red cherry tomatoes: 150 g
6
In a separate bowl, whisk olive oil with lemon juice, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 15 ml
- Turmeric: 2 teaspoons
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
7
Pour the resulting mixture over the chicken with vegetables and gently mix with a spoon.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 15 ml
- Turmeric: 2 teaspoons
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
8
Sprinkle fresh rosemary on top.
- Rosemary: 2 sprigs
9
Bake for 35-40 minutes in a preheated oven at 180 degrees.
10
Taste the finished dish, add salt and pepper if needed, and serve.
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste
11
Brown rice is suitable as a side dish.
- Brown rice: 150 g
