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Turkish Chicken Stew

Turkish Chicken Stew

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This Turkish chicken stew is a hearty and flavorful dish, perfect for a comforting meal. It features tender chicken pieces simmered with vegetables in a rich tomato-based sauce.

  • Total Time: 65 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pot and set aside.
  2. Add onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, cumin, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a simmer.
  4. Return the browned chicken to the pot. Season with salt and black pepper.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  6. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Serve this stew with rice, couscous, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
  • For extra flavor, you can add a bay leaf during the simmering process and remove it before serving.
  • This stew tastes even better the next day, making it a great option for meal prep.
  • You can adjust the level of spice by adding more or less red pepper flakes.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Turkish
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg