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    Author: Donna | Published: Aug 10, 2020 | Modified: Aug 10, 2020

    Turmeric and Honey Parchment Baked Chicken

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    Turmeric Chicken

    Chicken breasts are marinated and then cooked in a delectable sauce of turmeric, honey, fish sauce, oyster sauce, cilantro, and garlic in a packet made from parchment paper. Cooking chicken in this way ensures they are cooked perfectly and keep all their juices locked in. Serve this baked chicken with some brown rice and steamed veggies for a great weeknight dinner that can be prepped in advance.

    close up shot of turmeric baked chicken

    Turmeric and Honey Parchment Baked Chicken

    I am not going to lie, the marinade for these chicken breasts does come across as a little odd when you are whipping it up.

    But I guarantee once those flavors come together you will understand what I am doing here.

    You will need:

    • chicken breasts
    • minced garlic
    • oyster sauce
    • fish sauce
    • white pepper
    • chopped cilantro stems
    • ground turmeric
    • raw honey
    chicken breasts marinating in a brownish sauce with cilantro stems
    You want to make sure the chicken is well coated in the marinade.

    You will need to add all of the ingredients for the marinade together and let the chicken breasts sit in it for at least an hour, preferably overnight.

    Tip: try and let the chicken marinate overnight, the flavor will be so much better.

    How To Assemble These Baked Chicken Breasts

    If you aren't used to cooking chicken breasts in a parchment paper package then things might be a little fiddly the first time, but trust me, it isn't all that hard.

    You basically just want to lay the breasts down onto the paper, turn up the edges, pour on the marinade, and then wrap everything up into a tight little bundle.

    baking sheet with a parchment paper package on top
    Make sure it is nice and tight so steam and sauce cannot escape.

    Make sure the sauce cannot leak out.

    You want it to be tight to catch steam in there, which helps the chicken retain moisture, and also allows for the sauce to be created from a combination of the chicken juices and the marinade.

    A cooked chicken breast inside a parchment paper package surrounded by turmeric sauce
    Remove the chicken and slice but be sure to keep that sauce!

    Why Parchment Paper Cooking For Baked Chicken?

    I am a huge fan of chicken dishes that can be chucked into the oven and left to their devices (i.e. my Garlic Butter Chicken Bake).

    I am not a huge fan of chicken thighs....which means I have to manipulate my recipes to ensure my chicken breasts stay moist (I know, I know, but sometimes you have to use it) and delicious, but can still be cooked in the oven.

    Cooking a chicken breast in a little package made out of some parchment paper is the perfect way to do this.

    It basically steams the chicken in the package and makes for perfectly cooked chicken breasts every time.

    Give it a go, and you will see what I am talking about.

    Delicious.

    overhead shot of turmeric baked chicken sliced up with a bowl of sauce on the side, a mound of rice and a wooden handled spoon for serving

    Keep The Turmeric Chicken Sauce

    The best thing about this baked chicken recipe is that it is self-saucing.

    The marinade we add combines with the chicken juices whilst cooking, and makes for a delicious sauce for pouring over the chicken and sides when serving.

    All those coriander/cilantro stems we add to the marinade turn almost jammy after being steamed with the chicken, adding an extra layer of sweetness to the dish.

    up close shot of turmeric chicken with a bowl of sauce in the background and a mound of rice at the side, all topped with scattered cilantro

    What To Serve With Parchment Baked Chicken?

    As the flavor of these baked chicken breasts is pretty powerful, you can keep the sides pretty simple.

    Tip: make sure you save the sauce from the packet after removing the chicken and slicing it up. This is great for pouring over the chicken slices and the rice for some extra flavor.

    I like to serve my turmeric baked chicken with:

    • a sprinkle of fresh coriander/cilantro
    • some fresh chilli slices of chilli flakes
    • some brown or white rice
    • some plain steamed veggies (carrots, broccoli, green beans)
    A pile of sliced baked chicken with a turmeric sauce and a mound of rice in the background

    Have you ever tried parchment baking? Are you as hooked as I am? If you haven't, then you absolutely must try this Turmeric and Honey Parchment Baked Chicken, and let me know how you go. Happy eating 🙂

    Need More Chicken Recipes?

    Chicken is always a great option for weeknight cooking.

    Check out these recipes:

    • One-Skillet Pomegranate Balsamic Chicken Thighs
    • One Pan Lemon Parmesan Chicken with Garlic Butter Veggies
    • One-Pot Oven Roasted Chicken In Immune-Boosting Soup
    • Oven Roasted Middle Eastern Chicken Breasts
    • Crusted Sage and Macadamia Nut Chicken Breasts
    • Insanely Easy Chicken Fajita Casserole Bake
    • One Pan Creamy Garlic Chicken With Potatoes and Garlic Herbs

    Happy Eating

    xx

    Turmeric baked chicken

    Turmeric and Honey Parchment Baked Chicken

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    Chicken breasts are marinated and then cooked in a delectable sauce of turmeric, honey, fish sauce, oyster sauce, cilantro, and garlic in a packet made from parchment paper. Cooking chicken in this way ensures they are cooked perfectly and keep all their juices locked in. Serve this baked chicken with some brown rice and steamed veggies for a great weeknight dinner that can be prepped in advance.
    3.84 from 18 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 35 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 4 serves
    Calories 255 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 chicken breasts
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 3 tablespoon raw honey
    • 3 tablespoon chopped cilantro/coriander stems
    • 1 ½ tablespoon fish sauce
    • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
    • 1 teaspoon white pepper
    • ½ tablespoon ground turmeric
    • chili flakes to serve (optional)
    • cilantro leaves to serve
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    Instructions
     

    • Combine garlic, honey, cilantro, fish sauce, oyster sauce, white pepper, and ground turmeric in a bowl, and whisk to combine.
    • Add chicken to the mixture, and coat thoroughly in the marinade. Pop into the fridge and allow to sit for at least an hour, preferably overnight.
    • Once the chicken has marinated, preheat the oven to 180C/350F.
    • Line a tray with baking paper/parchment paper, place the chicken on the parchment paper, fold up the sides of the parchment paper so that when you add the sauce it will not escape. Scrape all of the marinade on top of the chicken and fold the parchment into a tight little package around the chicken. Make sure there are no gaps for the sauce to escape.
    • Put the chicken into the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. It should be a nice golden brown.
    • Remove the chicken from the oven, and allow to rest for 3 minutes. Once rested, open the parchment package, being mindful of any escaping steam. RcuRemove the chicken breasts from the packet and cut into even slices.
    • Once sliced, pour the remainder of the sauce from the packet onto the chicken. Serve with brown rice and steamed vegetables with a sprinkling of cilantro and chili flakes.

    Notes

    Make sure the parchment paper is tight, with no gaps for escaping steam and/or sauce.
    If it is not tight the sauce will not be runny as it will not mix with the cooked chicken juices. The chicken may also not be as moist as it should be.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 37gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 851mgPotassium: 680mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 71IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword baked chicken, turmeric chicken
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    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Sally says

      March 30, 2018 at 6:08 am

      Hello 🙂 I made this exactly as written above and would have loved it - except the marinade became basically a thick paste on the cooked chicken, and there was no sauce at all. What am I doing wrong or what I can do to correct this? Was there not enough chicken ( used 1 pound)? Can i add a chunk of butter or something to increase the sauce content? I'm a noobie in the kitchen and think I'd really love this meal if I could just get it right!

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      • Donna1 says

        March 30, 2018 at 7:37 pm

        Hmmm all I can think of is maybe your parchment paper wasn't wrapped properly so it didn't create the proper environment to catch all the sauces and juices? You know what, I need to re-do the photos for this recipe so i will cook it up (and experiment) this week and let you know what variations worked!!

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    2. saif kam says

      November 17, 2016 at 5:02 am

      Very beautiful

      Reply
    3. Diane says

      February 04, 2016 at 3:39 pm

      A new adventure for you! Love that you took advantage of tire shops to blog. Might as well make lemonade...And you've challenged me as well! I do appreciate the tip about parchment baking chicken. This is the first I've heard of it. The turmeric is definitely a plus in this recipe. delightful color and so healthy!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        February 04, 2016 at 4:48 pm

        Thanks so much for the lovely words Diane 🙂 Parchment baking has definitely been a game changer for me, it really makes such a difference with chicken breasts, and it works wonders for fish as well - a new favourite!

        Reply
    4. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

      February 03, 2016 at 10:40 am

      Parchment paper works so well at locking in flavour and juices...this sounds great!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        February 03, 2016 at 3:04 pm

        It does, doesn't it! I wish I had started experimenting with it before!

        Reply
    5. Noor says

      February 01, 2016 at 1:28 am

      This baked chicken looks like perfection. I'm in awe.O.o

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        February 03, 2016 at 3:12 pm

        Oh thank you for your lovely words Noor 🙂

        Reply
    6. Ali @ Home & Plate says

      January 31, 2016 at 7:16 pm

      What an easy recipe to follow. Love cooking in parchment and this recipe looks delicious and simple for mid week. Yum.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        January 31, 2016 at 7:40 pm

        Thanks Ali. I am loving cooking with parchment as well, so great for fish and chicken breasts!

        Reply
    7. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

      January 30, 2016 at 1:54 pm

      Does this ever look tasty!! We eat chicken quite a few times a week and this is a flavor a method I haven't tried. I'm looking forward to making this. Thank you for the inspiration.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        January 31, 2016 at 7:43 pm

        I hope you love it as much as we do Marisa! It is a good quick and easy one for midweek

        Reply
    8. Florentina says

      January 30, 2016 at 1:12 pm

      Turmeric is on my list to explore this year. I never cook with it but I just bough a good jar of it and this is a great recipe to start.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        January 31, 2016 at 7:44 pm

        Haha turmeric was on my list for this year as well - I have been using it in everything lately, and am becoming a huge fan!

        Reply
    9. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

      January 29, 2016 at 8:55 pm

      I can't wait to try this -- turmeric brings such great flavor & color to things! I've never tried to make chicken in parchment before! What a great dish. Congrats for snowboarding! I'm not sure I'd be brave enough 😉

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        January 31, 2016 at 7:46 pm

        Haha thanks Patricia 🙂 I didnt ever think I would do it (again) either. Parchment is a great cooking method, I have just recently started really exploring with it, and it really makes a dish when it comes to chicken breasts and fish

        Reply
    10. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

      January 29, 2016 at 5:48 am

      Turmeric and honey sounds like a fab combination, and I love the idea of baking something in parchment like this! Great photos.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        January 31, 2016 at 7:50 pm

        Thanks so much Becca! I have been using turmeric in everything lately, and it really pairs so so well with honey (even in a tea!)

        Reply
    11. Oana@AdoreFoods says

      January 28, 2016 at 8:00 pm

      You must be so happy having your mum visiting! Pretty sure you'll get spoiled 🙂 Saving your recipe to try it soon. Never baked anything in parchment but by the look of it, I will become addicted too!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        January 31, 2016 at 7:49 pm

        Oh parchment has become my go to cooking method, at least once a week the results are just amazing! Oh and it has been so lovely having mum here 🙂 Thanks!

        Reply
    12. Sharee @ Savory Spicerack says

      January 27, 2016 at 6:33 pm

      My husband bought a ton of turmeric for as a health supplement. I am happy to see that I have a great recipe to use it in as well!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        January 31, 2016 at 7:48 pm

        Oh it is so delicious Sharee, and from the research I have done, it seems to be quite the powerhouse in terms of health as well! I hope you guys love it!

        Reply

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