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Savory Turkish Chicken Recipe with Creamy White Sauce Recipe

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  • Author: Alice
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 3–4 servings

Description

A comforting Turkish-inspired chicken dish featuring tender boneless chicken thighs cooked to perfection in a smooth and creamy white sauce enriched with garlic, butter, and subtle spices. This savory recipe is ideal for a warming main course served alongside rice or flatbread.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 500 g boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup milk or cream
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Brown the chicken: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika. Cook the chicken until browned on both sides and cooked through, about 7-8 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  2. Prepare the sauce base: In the same pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, taking care not to burn the garlic.
  3. Make the roux: Stir in the flour into the melted butter and garlic, cooking for about 1-2 minutes while stirring continuously to form a smooth roux that will help thicken the sauce.
  4. Add the milk or cream: Gradually pour in the milk or cream while continuously whisking to avoid lumps. Continue stirring until the sauce is smooth and starts to thicken.
  5. Season and combine: Season the sauce with additional paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Return the cooked chicken pieces to the pan.
  6. Simmer to finish: Allow the chicken and sauce to simmer gently on low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce has thickened to a creamy consistency and the chicken absorbs the flavors.
  7. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top for color and freshness. Serve warm with your choice of rice or flatbread.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute cream with yogurt but add it off the heat to prevent curdling.
  • Pair the dish with fluffy rice or warm flatbread to soak up the creamy sauce.
  • Avoid overcooking the sauce during simmering to prevent it from curdling and losing its creamy texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Turkish

Find it online: https://myhomemadecooking.com/savory-turkish-chicken-recipe-with-creamy-white-sauce-recipe/