5 from 20 votes
Chicken Stew Recipe Turkish Style
This Turkish-style Chicken Stew features bone-free, skinless chicken thighs simmered with potatoes, carrots, peas, and a blend of aromatic spices including oregano, Aleppo pepper, sumac, and dried mint. The addition of tomato paste and lemon juice balances the dish with acidity and depth, creating tender, flavorful meat and vegetables in a rich broth that serves well as a hearty main course.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
352 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mediterranean, Turkish
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken thigh cut into 1-inch pieces, boneless, skinless
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrot cut into chunks
- 2 russet potato cut into chunks
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp Aleppo pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp dried mint
- 1 tsp sumac
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup peas frozen
- 1 lemon juice of
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or a large pot over medium high heat. Sauté the chicken for 2 minutes, until it starts changing color.
- Add in the onion and garlic, cook until they have softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the carrots and potatoes followed by the oregano, Aleppo pepper, dried mint, sumac, salt and pepper. Give it a good stir to combine.
- Stir in the tomato paste and frozen peas. Pour 4 cups of water into the pot and bring it to a simmer.
- Lower the heat to medium, cover the pot with a lid and let it cook for 45 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are tender.
- Add the lemon juice right before serving.
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Notes
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast can be used instead of thighs if desired.
- Replace Aleppo pepper with crushed red pepper flakes if Aleppo pepper is unavailable.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stove.
- This stew freezes well for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Calories
352kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
785mg
(33%)
Potassium
1076mg
(23%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
5702IU
(114%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 352
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 352kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 785mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 1076mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 5702IU | 114% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.