Season the chicken with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch Oven, heat the olive oil to medium and add turmeric. Stir and add chicken. Cook until browned on both sides. Transfer to a plate. Allow to cool and then shred.

Add the onion and ginger and cook for 8 minutes. Add garlic, tomatoes, curry powder, cumin and quinoa. Cook, string constantly for 3 minutes. Return the chicken to the pot. Add bay leaves, fish sauce and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat for 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.