Grilled Turmeric Lime Chicken Bowls

Delicious grilled turmeric chicken bowls with sweet and spicy grilled chicken, ginger garlic ramen, and a refreshing smashed cucumber avocado salad. These nourishing chicken bowls are packed with flavor and protein for a wonderful weeknight meal you’ll come back to time and time again.

• 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (from the can)
• Zest and juice of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons sambal oelek
• 2 tablespoons honey or dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric (or 1 tablespoon fresh grated turmeric)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breast

• 3 to 4 packages of ramen noodles (approximately 9 to 12 ounces ramen noodles), seasoning packets discarded
• 1 cup reserved pasta water
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar

• ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
• Thinly sliced scallions, green part only