This One Pan honey turmeric chicken recipe is so simple, and it has saved me on those busy weeknights when I need to get something quickly on the table. And BONUS…it’s healthy too!
Awhile back I was in a total dinner rut. The stress of moving, not finding a house to buy, new city, new schools, not finding doctors, not knowing my way around etc. was taking its toll and I was feeling a bit tired. So I just simplified literally everything. Starting with meals. I needed more time sitting with my family and less time grocery shopping and cooking. This sheet pan recipe takes only 20 minutes!
I think we made this dinner once a week for over a month until I finally decided it should be on the blog. It’s totally adaptable with what veggies you use and could even be made into a Buddha bowl.
Ingredients for Honey Turmeric Chicken
You aren’t going to believe how simple this recipe is when it comes to the ingredients. This is why it has become a regular on our dinner rotation. I am all about quick and easy recipes these days! Here is what you will need:
For the Chicken
- Chicken Thighs: boneless, skinless, cut into bite size pieces
- Flour: just all purpose flour, helps form a crust on the chicken when you cook it
- Turmeric: adds all the flavor and bold, beautiful color
- Salt: adds flavor
- Pepper: adds a little heat and great flavor, chicken always needs salt and pepper!
- Asparagus: wash the asparagus and snap off the root end, then cut them into 1″ pieces
- Zucchini: gently wash the zucchini and then slice it into 1/4-1/2″ disks
- Lemon: this is totally optional but can be added if you wanted the added burst of flavor
For the Sauce
- Water: base for the sauce
- Honey: adds natural sweetness and pairs so perfectly with the turmeric
- Black Pepper: adds flavor to the sauce and little bit of heat
- Salt: adds flavor and enhances the sweetness
- Rice Vinegar: adds a perfect tang to the sauce and can be substituted with lemon juice if you prefer
The recipe card at the end of the post contains the measurements of all the ingredients as well as instructions for how to make this recipe.
What is Turmeric?
Turmeric is a spice in the ginger family that originates in Southeast Asia and is one of the main ingredients in curry powder. It is a deep yellow-orange color that adds exotic flavor, nutrition and bold color to any meal.
Where Do You Buy Turmeric?
Turmeric can be found at any grocery store on the spice aisle. They also have it at Costco. If you can’t find it by the spices for some reason, you can usually find it in the health supplement aisle.
What are the Health Benefits of Turmeric?
The main active ingredient in turmeric is a compound called curcumin which has proven benefits as an anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and as an antioxidant and it also supports brain hea