Chicken Ala Turk Recipe

Name: Chicken Ala Turk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs chicken, cut in 12 pieces; 3 large tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped; 2 onions, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon coriander seed, ground; 1/2 teaspoon saffron; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 bay leaf, crushed; 2 bell peppers, finely diced; 1 cup kalamata olive, pitted and dices; 2 cups chicken broth, preferably homemade; 1 lb long-grain white rice; salt and pepper, to taste; Tabasco sauce, to taste; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Servings: persons

4 lbs chicken, cut in 12 pieces
3 large tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped
2 onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon coriander seed, ground
1/2 teaspoon saffron
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 bay leaf, crushed
2 bell peppers, finely diced
1 cup kalamata olive, pitted and dices
2 cups chicken broth, preferably homemade
1 lb long-grain white rice
salt and pepper, to taste
Tabasco sauce, to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1
Remove the skin from chicken pieces.
2
Season chicken with salt and pepper.
3
Cook in oil.
4
Remove pieces as they brown.
5
They should be almost cooked at this point.
6
Add onions to the oil left in the pan and cook until soft.
7
Add garlic, bay leaf and ground coriander.
8
Stir in rice until well coated with the oil.
9
Add bell peppers and cook a few minutes.
10
Stir in tomatoes, cumin and saffron.
11
Return chicken pieces to pan.
12
Pour 2 cups boiling chicken stock.
13
Cover pan.
14
Turn down heat and simmer 10 minutes.
15
Add olives and continue simmering 10 to 15 minutes until rice is cooked.
16
Serve hot.

1541

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

188

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs chicken, cut in 12 pieces, 3 large tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped, 2 onions, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Ala Turk falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Ala Turk

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Variations & substitutions

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