Healthy Turmeric Chicken Stew

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 cup diced potatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, and chicken broth and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the chicken is cooked through.
7. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
8. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Turmeric is an orange-yellow spice that is commonly used in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisines.
• Turmeric is known for its health benefits and is a good source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
• Cumin is a spice that is used to add a nutty, earthy flavor to dishes.
• Coriander is a fragrant spice that has a sweet, nutty flavor.
• Ginger is a root that is used to add flavor and warmth to dishes.
• Cardamom is a spice that has a unique flavor and aroma.
• Cinnamon is a sweet, warm spice that is used to add flavor to dishes.