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Chicken Stew Recipe Turkish Style
This chicken stew recipe is hearty and easy to prepare. Made with tender chicken pieces and vegetables, this is a great way to infuse some Turkish flavor into your weeknight dinner routine!
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 boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots cut into chunks
- 2 Russet potatoes 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 frozen peas
- 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
- You can use boneless, skinless chicken breast for this recipe as well.
- Instead of Aleppo pepper, you can use crushed red pepper.
- Storage and reheating: Transfer the leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for 3 days. Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. To freeze chicken stew, place it in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat over medium heat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
352kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
785mg
(33%)
Potassium
1076mg
(31%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
5702IU
(114%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.