Turmeric Chicken
Turmeric Chicken delivers 42g protein and 673 calories per serving, a higher-calorie option built for bulking phases and high-volume training days. Six servings cook on the stovetop in minimal time, covering your surplus macros without repetitive chicken prep. Built for anyone pushing hard in the gym who needs consistent calories.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Ginger, Fresh Root
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Turmeric, Ground(8g)
- •Cumin, Ground(3g)
- •Cinnamon, Ground(3g)
- •Red pepper flakes(1g)
- •1 whole bay leaf ($0.15)
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(907g)
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes(425g)
- •Coconut Milk, Full-Fat, Canned(383g)
- •salt & pepper to taste ($0.05)
- •Cilantro, Fresh
- •Rice, Jasmine, White, Dry(480g)
Instructions
- 1Combine the jasmine rice with 3 cups of cold water in a medium pot. Place a lid on top and bring up to a boil over high heat. As soon as it reaches a rolling boil, reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, turn the heat off and let it sit undisturbed until you are ready to serve it.
- 2Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger using a small cheese grater. Saute all three in a large pot over medium heat with 2 Tbsp. of olive oil.
- 3When the onions have softened, add the turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, and red pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Dice the chicken and add to the pot. Saute until cooked through (7-10 minutes).
- 4Add the can of tomatoes and the bay leaf. Place a lid on top and let simmer for 30 minutes. Turn the heat off and stir in the coconut milk. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Fluff the rice with a fork. Serve the stewed chicken mixture over a heaping portion of rice. Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top if desired.
Nutrition — Per Serving
673
calories
42g
protein
24g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 71g
- Saturated fat
- 13.9g
- Sodium
- 161 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.5g
6 servings per batch · ~376g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Turmeric Chicken have per serving?
Each serving delivers 42g of protein and 673 calories, with 24g fat and 71g carbs. The high carbohydrate content makes this recipe especially useful for post-workout meals when glycogen replenishment is the priority.
How long does Turmeric Chicken take to prep?
This is a quick prep recipe that batch-preps 6 servings on the stovetop, allowing you to cook multiple meals in one session for the week ahead.
Is Turmeric Chicken good for muscle gain?
At 42g protein and 673 calories per serving with substantial carbs at 71g, this recipe is built for muscle-building phases where caloric surplus and post-workout carbs drive progress. The macronutrient ratio supports both protein synthesis and training performance.
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