Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup kale or spinach, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium until shimmering.
- Sauté chopped onion for 3–4 minutes until soft; add garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Stir in turmeric, cumin, and black pepper.
- Add chicken and pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer; cover and cook for about 30 minutes.
- Remove chicken to shred it with two forks; return it to the pot.
- Add carrots and celery; cook for an additional 10–15 minutes until tender.
- Stir in kale or spinach; cook for another 3–5 minutes until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning with salt if needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Customize with additional veggies like bell peppers or zucchini for added nutrition. For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu and use vegetable broth instead.
