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Tavuk sote
Tavuk sote: strips of chicken sautéed with peppers, mushrooms and tomato, a quick Turkish weeknight dish
Tavuk sote is what Turkish home cooks make on a busy weekday: strips of chicken thigh seared hard, then tossed with green and red peppers, mushrooms, onion, tomato and a spoonful of pepper paste until glossy. It cooks in the time the bulgur or rice takes, and lokantas serve it from the steam tray with a side of yoghurt. Thigh meat stays juicy; breast dries out quickly. Common mistake: adding all the chicken at once, which drops the pan temperature and leaves it pale and watery. Chef's tip: finish with a knob of butter and a pinch of dried thyme off the heat for a glossy, aromatic sauce.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large frying pan over a high heat and sear 1 ⅓ lb boneless chicken thighs in two batches for 4 minutes each, until golden. Set aside.
8 minStep 2: Add 1 onion, 2 long green peppers, 1 red pepper and 5 ½ oz button mushrooms to the pan and stir-fry for 5 minutes, until the mushrooms have browned and the peppers soften.
5 minStep 3: Add 2 cloves garlic and 1 tbsp Turkish red pepper paste for 1 minute, then 2 tomatoes, 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper.
1 minStep 4: Return the chicken and simmer for 5 minutes, until the tomatoes have collapsed into a sauce and the chicken reaches 165°F in the thickest strip.
5 minStep 5: Off the heat, stir in ½ oz butter and ½ tsp dried thyme. Serve with bulgur or rice pilaf and yoghurt.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 340 kcal
- Protein
- 32 g
- Carbs
- 10 g
- Fat
- 19 g
- Fibre
- 3 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does tavuk sote take?
- About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of boneless chicken thighs?
- Chicken breast, same weight (cook a few minutes less so it stays juicy).
- What can I use instead of onion?
- 2 shallots per onion.
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