Sautéed Chicken with Bitter Melon and Turmeric

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A vibrant stir-fry of tender chicken with thin-sliced bitter melon and earthy turmeric, where the melon's bitterness plays against the warm spice. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe (gluten free, anti-inflammatory), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, bitter melon, turmeric powder for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 inch grated ginger, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant and golden.
  2. Step 2: Add 12 oz thinly sliced chicken breast to the skillet, stirring frequently for 5-6 minutes until the chicken turns opaque and starts to brown at the edges.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp turmeric powder and 1 medium thinly sliced bitter melon, cook for 4-5 minutes until the bitter melon softens but retains some bite.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce, sprinkle 1/2 tsp black pepper, and cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
  5. Step 5: Finish by mixing in 2 sliced spring onions and 1 tbsp lemon juice, tossing everything together before serving hot.

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