Maria's Green Chicken

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This is a fast and easy exotic chicken recipe made with chicken breasts. It gets it's green color from ground turmeric.

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Updated on June 8, 2018
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hrs
Total Time:
1 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 2 tablespoons ground turmeric

  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Place chicken breasts in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the chopped onion and green pepper over the breasts. Place small pieces of butter around on the vegetables. Sprinkle turmeric powder evenly over the entire dish, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.

  3. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the chicken is no longer pink, and the juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

262 Calories
13g Fat
7g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 262
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 8g 39%
Cholesterol 99mg 33%
Sodium 161mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 28g
Vitamin C 26mg 130%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 483mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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