Turmeric-Yogurt Chicken with Cashews and Cucumber Recipe

Turmeric-Yogurt Chicken with Cashews and Cucumber Recipe

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1 servings

The tang of yogurt, citrus and spices in this quick chicken dish is unbeatable.

Ingredients

  • neutral oil, such as canola or vegetable
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 limes, divided
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
  • 4 Persian cucumbers (or 1 large English)
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas

Directions

  1. 1

    1. Place a large pan or Dutch oven on medium-high heat and drizzle on some vegetable or canola oil.

  2. 2

    2. In a bowl, combine the yogurt, turmeric, cumin, salt and the juice of 1 lime.

  3. 3

    3. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and then toss the chicken in the yogurt sauce.

  4. 4

    4. Add the chicken into the pan and cook, stirring occasionally. The chicken will take around 4 to 6 minutes to cook.

  5. 5

    5. While the chicken is cooking, dice the cucumbers.

  6. 6

    6. Toss the cucumbers, cashews and chickpeas in the empty yogurt bowl and toss to cover with whatever yogurt remains.

  7. 7

    7. When the chicken is about 1 minute out from being done, add the cucumbers, cashews and chickpeas to the pan. Cook until everything is hot, and serve.