Description
A comforting Turkish-inspired chicken dish featuring tender boneless chicken thighs cooked in a smooth and creamy white sauce enriched with garlic, paprika, and subtle spices, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 500 g boneless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the boneless chicken thighs until they are browned on both sides and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same pan, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Sauté the garlic gently until it becomes fragrant but not browned.
- Make the Roux: Stir in the flour to the butter and garlic mixture, cooking briefly while stirring continuously to form a roux. This will help thicken the sauce later.
- Add Milk or Cream: Gradually pour in the milk or cream while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Continue stirring until the mixture becomes smooth.
- Season the Sauce: Add paprika, salt, and pepper to the sauce and stir well to combine all flavors.
- Simmer with Chicken: Return the cooked chicken thighs to the pan and let everything simmer gently until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken well.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the dish before serving. Serve warm, ideally with rice or flatbread.
Notes
- Use yogurt instead of cream for a lighter, tangier version of the sauce.
- Best served with a side of rice or traditional Turkish flatbread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- Avoid overcooking the sauce to prevent curdling and keep it smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish
