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Turkish Chicken with Creamy White Sauce

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Turkish
  • Diet: Halal

Description

A comforting Turkish-inspired dish with tender chicken simmered in a velvety white sauce, infused with garlic, onions, and paprika, and finished with fresh parsley for brightness.


Ingredients

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  • 500 g Chicken Breast, cut into strips
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
  • 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in olive oil.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: In the same skillet, melt butter, then sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Sprinkle flour into the pan, stirring to create a smooth paste. Slowly pour in chicken broth, whisking to avoid lumps.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Add cream, paprika, and adjust salt if needed. Stir until sauce thickens. Return chicken to skillet and simmer for 10–12 minutes.
  6. Finishing Touches: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and taste for seasoning.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Plate hot with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • If sauce thickens too much, whisk in a splash of broth or warm water.
  • Fresh herbs are key to balancing the richness.
  • For a lighter version, swap cream with Greek yogurt.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 29 g
  • Cholesterol: 120 mg

Keywords: Turkish chicken, creamy white sauce, Mediterranean chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner