Savory Turkish Chicken with Creamy White Sauce
A comforting dish of succulent chicken in a rich, creamy sauce, bringing together a variety of spices and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Turkish
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Start by marinating the chicken. In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly with the marinade. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes to soak in the flavors.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet, cooking each side for about 5-7 minutes until it’s golden brown.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the chicken cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve the sliced chicken drizzled with the remaining creamy sauce and garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of color.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, let it simmer a little longer before serving. Use a meat thermometer to ensure your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg