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    Home » Chicken » Low FODMAP Spiced Lemon Chicken

    Low FODMAP Spiced Lemon Chicken

    Published: May 1, 2020 | Updated: Jun 24, 2021 by Em Schwartz, MS, RDN

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    This easy low FODMAP spiced lemon chicken has a light, lemony flavor with hints of turmeric, cumin, and smoked paprika. Serve this simple main with your favorite low FODMAP veggie and whole-grain sides.

    The longer I live with chronic conditions, the more I appreciate simple yet flavorful meals.

    Although I usually enjoy playing around in the kitchen and creating recipes, sometimes I (like many of you) don’t have a lot of energy or desire to cook supper at the end of the day.

    To help combat this, I’ve learned to fill our weekly meal plan with simple meals made up of three main components: a source of protein (chicken, salmon, pork, etc.), a FODMAP-friendly veggie, and some kind of starchy side (rice, quinoa, potato, etc.).

    Simple marinades like the one used in today’s spiced lemon chicken help add flavor to these basic meals without a lot of work or brainpower.

    This lemony marinade features just 6 ingredients, many of which may already be in your low(er) FODMAP kitchen. It is subtly spiced with smoked paprika, cumin, and turmeric.

    I usually broil the chicken in this recipe. But every so often, we use our charcoal grill to add another layer of yummy flavor.

    Ingredients needed for lemon spiced chicken are measured out into individual dishes.

    Shopping list

    To make this low FODMAP spiced lemon chicken, add these ingredients to your shopping list:

    • Garlic-infused oil – 3 tablespoons
    • Lemon – 3 tablespoons juice (about 1 lemon)
    • Smoked paprika – ½ teaspoon (regular paprika can be substituted)
    • Salt – ½ teaspoon
    • Ground cumin – ½ teaspoon
    • Ground turmeric – ½ teaspoon
    • Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts – 1 to 1.25 pounds

    Optional garnish: Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

    Low FODMAP notes

    Garlic-infused oil is a popular way to add low FODMAP garlic flavor on the low FODMAP diet. My current favorite is Colavita Roasted Garlic Olive Oil (technically a garlic-flavored oil) that has been confirmed to be low FODMAP by Monash University. Learn more about why garlic-infused oil is okay in my Low FODMAP Garlic and Onion Substitutes post.

    Lemon juice is low FODMAP in servings up to a ½ cup or 125 grams.

    Paprika and smoked paprika have been tested and are low FODMAP in servings up to 1 teaspoon.

    Instructions

    To make this lemony chicken, simply:

    Step 1: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, salt, cumin, and turmeric in a large bowl.

    Step 2: Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.

    Step 3: Preheat grill (or broiler) on high. Toss the chicken once more and then transfer the chicken from the marinade to the grill or a greased broiler pan. Discard any remaining marinade. Grill or broil chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked. Chicken is cooked when a food thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F.

    Serve warm with a sprinkle of optional fresh cilantro or parsley.

    Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

    Looking down at a bowl of lemon-spiced chicken, red cabbage, and tri-color quinoa.

    Serve this with

    Consider serving this low-FODMAP spiced lemon chicken with:

    • Low FODMAP Mediterranean Coleslaw and cooked quinoa
    • Grilled or roasted zucchini (⅓ cup or 65 grams is low FODMAP) and red bell peppers (FODMAP-free veggie) with brown rice
    • Lettuce, cherry tomatoes (a low-FODMAP serve is 5), olives, and Low FODMAP Lemon Vinaigrette

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    Low FODMAP Spiced Lemon Chicken


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    5 from 2 reviews

    • Author: Em Schwartz, MS, RDN
    • Total Time: 50 minutes
    • Yield: 4 1x
    • Diet: Low Lactose
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    Description

    This easy low FODMAP spiced lemon chicken has a light, lemony flavor with hints of turmeric, cumin, and smoked paprika. Serve this simple main with your favorite low FODMAP veggie and whole-grain sides.


    Ingredients

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    • 3 tablespoons garlic-infused olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
    • 1 to 1.25 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)

    Optional garnish: Chopped fresh cilantro or parsley


    Instructions

    1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, salt, cumin, and turmeric.
    2. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
    3. Preheat grill (or broiler) on high. Toss the chicken once more and then transfer the chicken from the marinade to the grill or a greased broiler pan. Discard any remaining marinade. Grill or broil chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until cooked. Chicken is cooked when a food thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F.
    4. Serve warm with a sprinkle of optional fresh cilantro or parsley.

    Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

    Notes

    Low FODMAP Serving: One serving of this recipe uses low FODMAP amounts of ingredients. For more information on specific ingredients, please refer to the blog post or your Monash FODMAP app.

    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: Main Dish
    • Method: Broil
    • Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired

    Keywords: chicken marinade, low FODMAP marinade

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    1. Jennifer says

      April 18, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      Love this recipe! It’s so hard to find flavorful low fodmap recipes that don’t irritate my IBS, and this is definitely one of my favorites.

      ★★★★★

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    2. Nancy says

      October 15, 2021 at 7:12 pm

      Loved this, even our picky eater liked it!

      ★★★★★

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