Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Turkish Chicken with Creamy White Sauce. Tender marinated chicken cooked to perfection and smothered in a luscious, feta-infused sauce, this dish is a delight for the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy White Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, coat evenly, and marinate.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown marinated chicken in a skillet until cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk and cream. Stir in feta and white pepper until smooth.
- Serve: Spoon creamy sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- This dish goes well with rice pilaf, flatbread, or roasted vegetables.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
