last updated on October 30, 2026
If you need a healthy, filling meal that comes together quickly, this 20 minute turmeric chicken bowl is the perfect answer.
This recipe is honestly such a breeze and is ready so fast. Plus it is flavorful and so colorful! The turmeric makes the chicken a beautiful bright yellow. Then, the cilantro, tomatoes, and pickled red onions give us the rest of our color!
Pickled red onions are a staple in my fridge. They are so easy to make and are the perfect addition to so many things — toast, eggs, bowls, sandwiches, etc. You can find my recipe for pickled red onions here.
20 minute turmeric chicken bowl
[PREP] 5 minutes
[COOK] 15 minutes
Ingredients
turmeric chicken
- 1 lb chicken tenders or breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- salt & pepper
dill cucumbers
- 1 cup cucumbers chopped
- 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- salt & pepper
everything else
- 3 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup tomatoes chopped
- 1/4 cup pickled red onions
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400. Toss the chicken with the olive oil, lemon juice, and spices. Bake for 15 minutes, or until temp of chicken reaches 165.
- Combine chopped cucumbers, greek yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- To assemble the bowl, add greens, then top with rice, tomatoes, cucumber mixture, chicken, pickled red onions, cheese, and cilantro. Enjoy!
What’d you think? I’d love to hear your thoughts or if you have any questions!