Slow Cooker Indian-Spiced Turkey Breast

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 1
Slow Cooker Indian-Spiced Turkey Breast
in Turkey

Prep

10 min

Cook

4 hours

Ready In

4 hours 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 boneless and skinless turkey breast half
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large onion
2 tablespoons ginger , chopped
1/4 cup cilantro leaf
1 can chickpeas , drained and rinsed
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons cilantro , chopped
3 cups cooked brown basmati rice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
430
Sugar
4g
Fat
7g
This Slow Cooker Indian-Spiced Turkey Breast is a delicious way to add some exotic flavors to your weekly meal rotation. The use of curry powder, ginger, and cilantro give this dish a unique flavor profile. By cooking the turkey breast in a slow cooker, it becomes tender and juicy. The addition of chickpeas and yogurt provides an extra source of protein and fiber for a healthy meal. This recipe is perfect for meal prep, as it can be made ahead of time and reheated throughout the week.

Instructions

1.In a slow cooker, combine the turkey breast, chicken broth, curry powder, cayenne pepper, salt, onion, ginger, cilantro leaf, and chickpeas.
2.Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until the turkey is cooked through.
3.Remove the turkey from the slow cooker and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
4.Serve the turkey with a dollop of yogurt and garnish with cilantro.
5.Serve alongside cooked brown basmati rice.

PROS

This dish is full of flavor and spice, perfect for adding variety to your usual turkey recipes.

Slow cooking the turkey breast ensures it stays juicy and tender.

The addition of chickpeas and yogurt provide a boost of protein.

CONS

The recipe calls for boneless and skinless turkey breast, which can be more expensive than other cuts of turkey.

Depending on your spice preference, the use of cayenne pepper may make the dish too spicy for some.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Turkey breast is a lean source of protein, which is important for building and repairing muscle.
The addition of chickpeas and yogurt provides fiber and probiotics for a healthy gut.
Curry powder and ginger have anti-inflammatory properties.

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