Turkish Style Chicken Curry

Ingredients

This Turkish Style Chicken Curry is adapted from the traditional Indian curry. The dish is made with Turkish spices and ingredients such as sumac, cumin, and paprika, and is served with Turkish bread or rice. We alse have the original recipe for Curry, so you can check it out.

• 500g (1 lb) boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 500g (1 lb) boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp sumac 1 tbsp sumac
• 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
• 1 cup (240ml) canned diced tomatoes 1 cup (240ml) canned diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Nutrition

• Calories: 350 kcal / 1464 KJ
• Fat: 20g (7g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 8g (4g sugars)
• Protein: 35g
• Fiber: 2g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Add onion and garlic, and sauté until onion is translucent.
3. 3.
   Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
4. 4.
   Add tomato paste, sumac, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
5. 5.
   Add chicken broth and canned diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. 6.
   Add heavy cream and stir to combine. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
7. 7.
   Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Sumac — Sumac has a tangy and lemony flavor. It is commonly used in Turkish cuisine to add a citrusy flavor to dishes. If you cannot find sumac, you can substitute it with lemon zest.
• Cumin — Cumin has a warm and earthy flavor. It is commonly used in Turkish cuisine to add a smoky flavor to dishes. If you cannot find cumin, you can substitute it with smoked paprika.
• Paprika — Paprika has a sweet and smoky flavor. It is commonly used in Turkish cuisine to add a smoky flavor to dishes. If you cannot find paprika, you can substitute it with smoked paprika.

Tips & Tricks

• To make the dish spicier, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
• Serve the curry with Turkish bread or rice.
• You can use bone-in chicken pieces instead of boneless chicken breast for a more flavorful dish.
• For a healthier version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.

Serving advice

Serve the Turkish Style Chicken Curry hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Presentation advice

Serve the curry in a deep bowl, garnished with fresh parsley.