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Turkish Chicken with Creamy White Sauce

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Enjoy Turkish Chicken with Creamy White Sauce, a delightful dish featuring spiced chicken and a luscious yogurt-cream sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts Thighs are juicier than breasts.
  • 3 tbsp olive oil Can substitute with sunflower oil.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced; use fresh for best taste.
  • 1 Juice of lemon Can substitute with vinegar.
  • 1 tsp paprika Smoked paprika for deeper taste.
  • 0.5 tsp cumin Omit or replace with coriander if unavailable.
  • salt & pepper Adjust according to taste.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup plain yogurt Full-fat or Greek; sour cream can be used.
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream Coconut cream can be substituted.
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill Chopped; can substitute with chives or cilantro.
  • optional chili flakes Add if desired for heat.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté an additional minced garlic for 1 minute. Whisk in yogurt and heavy cream, cooking gently to prevent curdling.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce, and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill, serve with sides like rice pilaf, bulgur, or flatbread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 45gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

For best results, marinate chicken well, monitor heat when adding dairy, and sauté garlic carefully.

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