Balancing Turmeric Chicken & Sweet Potato
A vibrant, anti-inflammatory meal with ginger and turmeric to support hormonal balance and reduce skin breakout triggers. This Asian-inspired Whole30 recipe (anti-inflammatory), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, sweet potato, turmeric powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 oz, boneless and skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potato
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp, minced ginger
- 1 tbsp olive oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry, then toss with 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tbsp minced ginger, and 1 tbsp olive oil until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken in a single layer, and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Step 3: Add 1 medium peeled and diced sweet potato to the skillet, stir to coat in juices, and cook for 10 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized at the edges.
