Grilled Turmeric Chicken Thighs

Healthy and easy grilled turmeric chicken thighs

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Servings: 6 people

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Calories: 493

2 lbs boneless organic chicken thighs
2 TBS minced garlic
2 tsp kosher salt
1 medium lime juiced and zested
1/2 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper Add more cayenne pepper if you like more heat, this dish is very mild.
1/4 tsp cardamon May use nutmeg instead
2 TB minced ginger May use 1 tsp powdered ginger
1 TB chopped cilantro optional

Mix all the ingredients together in a glass casserole dish and add chicken thighs.
Marinade for 2-8 hours in the refrigerator.
Grill on medium heat for 4-5 minutes each side until cooked to 165 degrees. Remove from the grill and serve with tzatziki sauce, may top with chopped cilantro.

25 grams of protein

0 carbs

43 grams of fat

High in Omega 3 and 6

High in selenium and phosphorus

Turmeric is a spice that has been scientifically proven to prevent many forms of cancer.