Sautéed turmeric chicken with mushrooms
For this dish, the chicken and mushrooms are first sautéed separately, then combined in a cream and turmeric sauce.
71 K 3.2/5 (13 reviews)
1 hour 2 min.
Easy
12 people
9 IngredientsLast modified on: May 10th 2023
8 ½ cups 
4 cups chicken breast
2 
6 tablespoons 
2 cups + 2 tablespoons 
2 tablespoons turmeric
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 35 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 1 hour 2 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 20 min.
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Stage 4 - 3 min.
The cooking
Use a large pan, preferably not non-stick. Pour in 6 tablespoons olive oil on high heat and when really hot, add the mushrooms (but do not salt).Stage 5 - 15 min.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Using the same pan on medium heat, add another 6 tablespoons olive oil. When hot, add the sliced onion.
Salt and pepper,and cook for 1 or 2 minutes without colouring.
Salt and pepper,and cook for 1 or 2 minutes without colouring.
Stage 7 - 10 min.
Add the chicken and fry, stirring frequently.
Stage 8 - 2 min.
Add 2 cups + 2 tablespoons liquid cream and 2 tablespoons turmeric. Mix well.
Stage 9 - 5 min.
Finally, add the mushrooms, salt and pepper, then turn the heat down and leave to thicken to your preferred consistency.
Check the seasoning.
Check the seasoning.
Stage 10
Your sautéed turmeric chicken is ready. Serve plated or take the pan straight to the table.
Remarks
You can use a different spice, if you prefer, instead of the turmeric, or try a mix of spices.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, covered with plastic film. Freezes well.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 200 RDI=80 % | 90 RDI=9 % | 390 RDI=60 % | 4,690 RDI=240 % | 19,650 RDI: 240 % |
| Per 100 g | 7 RDI=3 % | 3 RDI=0 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 180 RDI=9 % | 770 RDI: 9 % |
| Per person | 20 RDI=7 % | 7 RDI=1 % | 30 RDI=5 % | 390 RDI=20 % | 1,640 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 12 people : 19.15 €
- Per person : 1.60 €
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