Description
Delicious Turkish Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breast in a creamy sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts (Substitute turkey breasts for a leaner option.)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Essential for seasoning chicken.)
- 1 teaspoon Pepper (Use black pepper for standard flavor; white for a milder option.)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (Can use vegetable oil as an alternative.)
- 1 medium Onion (Yellow or white onions are both suitable.)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Garlic powder can be used if fresh isn’t available.)
- 2 teaspoons Paprika (Smoked paprika provides an additional smoky essence.)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin (Use less for a milder taste.)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (Can substitute half-and-half or coconut milk for lighter options.)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley (Essential for presentation.)
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large pan over medium heat, drizzle in the olive oil and let it shimmer.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add in the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they’re translucent and fragrant.
- Season Chicken: Generously sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken into the pan, cooking for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add Cream: Pour in the heavy cream, blending it with the pan’s savory mix. Let the sauce simmer on low heat for approximately 10 minutes.
- Garnish & Serve: Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve over rice or with bread.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Turkish Chicken, Creamy Chicken, Quick Chicken Recipe