Description
This Turkish Chicken with Creamy White Sauce is a delicious and comforting dish that features tender chicken strips in a flavorful yogurt marinade, served with a rich and creamy white sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home or for entertaining guests with a taste of Turkish cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into strips)
- 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Creamy White Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For Garnish:
- Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Add chicken strips, mix well, and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Melt butter in the same pan, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk and cream. Stir in Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Add the cooked chicken back to the pan and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with rice, bulgur, or warm pita bread
- You can substitute chicken breast if preferred
- The sauce pairs well with grilled vegetables or roasted potatoes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
