Turmeric chicken with toum is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the warmth of turmeric with the tangy, garlicky taste of toum, a Lebanese garlic sauce. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends, and it's easy to make with just a few simple ingredients. In this article, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide to creating the perfect turmeric chicken with toum, including a detailed recipe and helpful tips to ensure your dish turns out perfectly every time.
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TURMERIC CHICKEN WITH TOUM
This is easily the juiciest chicken you've ever had. Yogurt tenderizes the meat, then forms a shell around the bird that prevents any juices from escaping.
Provided by Ori Menashe
Categories Dinner Lunch Roast Chicken Garlic Fennel Orange Juice Yogurt Marinate Blender Soy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield Makes 1 chicken; serves 2 to 4
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Toum
- Combine the garlic, lemon juice, salt, and orange blossom water in a blender. Pulse on the lowest setting until just combined. Then in a slow and steady stream, add the oil while continuing to blend on low, gradually increasing the speed to medium-high until the mixture has fully emulsified. The consistency should be similar to mayonnaise with some soft peaks.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. The consistency will thicken slightly after refrigeration.
- Note: The garlic is what binds the oil with the other liquids to make more of a solidified consistency. If you double this recipe, it will be even easier for your blender to emulsify the ingredients.
- Marinade
- In a bowl, combine the ground turmeric, orange peel, fennel, cumin, coriander, garlic, and fresh turmeric. Then add the orange juice, orange blossom water, and yogurt and stir to combine.
- Chicken
- Season the cavity of the chicken with salt and pepper. Rub some of the marinade inside the cavity of the chicken.
- Using kitchen twine, tie the legs together. I like to keep the wings loose and not tied so the breasts and wings get crispy.
- Evenly season the outside of the chicken with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on a sheet pan and let it sit, uncovered, at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then rub the marinade all over the outside. (It may seem like a lot but use it all.) Transfer the sheet pan, uncovered, to the refrigerator and marinate overnight.
- When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 2 hours prior to cooking. (Cooking the chicken cold will take longer and might dry out the meat.)
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place the chicken breast-side up on the rack of a roasting pan. Roast for 40 to 50 minutes (if the skin is browning too quickly, decrease the heat to 375°F), until the meat between the leg and thigh feels tender to the touch or using an instant-read thermometer placed in the thigh, the temperature reaches 160° to 165°F. Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for 15 minutes to let the juices redistribute. Cut off the kitchen twine, carve, and serve with a side of toum.
HEALTHY TURMERIC CHICKEN STEW
This is one of my favorite 30-minute weeknight recipes. Turmeric (curcuma) is a bright yellow spice primarily found in India and Indonesia, and is one of the main ingredients in curry. It adds an exotic color and flavor to any dish.
Provided by Stephanie
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Healthy
Time 43m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and onion; cook and stir until onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add eggplant, garlic, ginger, and turmeric; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Pour in broth and simmer stew until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 70.8 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
TURMERIC CHICKEN
This chicken marinated in a deeply golden curry sauce with ginger and scallions is one of the essential components of arroz gordo, a dish from Macau. The marinade suits thighs with skin and bones, and does wonders for wings. Let them sizzle in the oven so the skin starts to crisp and brown, and you have an excellent accompaniment for drinks. They do not need any condiment, though a yogurt-based raita made with fresh mint would dress them nicely.
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories main course
Time 30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place ginger, scallions, 1/2 cup rice wine, curry powder, turmeric, vinegar and salt to taste in a bowl. Mix. Place chicken wings in a heavy resealable plastic bag. Add sauce mixture, seal bag and refrigerate 8 hours.
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Remove chicken from the bag, reserving as much sauce as possible. Spread chicken on a baking sheet and bake, turning once and basting with marinade, until chicken is cooked and lightly browned, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and wrap loosely in foil to keep warm.
- Strain leftover marinade into a small saucepan, add remaining rice wine and simmer about 10 minutes. Mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and whisk in. Season to taste with salt and chile flakes. Baste the chicken with thickened sauce and serve, or set sauce aside for basting when the chicken is reheated for the fat rice.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 233, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 271 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: For this recipe, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are best. They will stay moist and flavorful during cooking.
- Make sure the toum is smooth: The toum should be smooth and creamy. If it is too thick, add a little bit of water or lemon juice. If it is too thin, add a little bit more garlic.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the chicken from burning.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: Make sure there is enough space in the pot for the chicken to cook evenly. If the pot is too crowded, the chicken will steam instead of fry.
- Cook the chicken until it is golden brown: The chicken should be cooked until it is golden brown on all sides. This will ensure that the chicken is cooked through and flavorful.
- Serve the chicken with toum: The toum is the perfect complement to the turmeric chicken. It is creamy, garlicky, and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Turmeric chicken with toum is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the toum is the perfect complement. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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