Description
This Turkish Chicken with Creamy White Sauce is a flavor-packed one-skillet dinner made with juicy chicken thighs, warm Middle Eastern spices, and a luscious yogurt-cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family dinner, this easy chicken recipe pairs well with rice, naan, or vegetables. A must-try for creamy chicken lovers looking for something unique yet comforting.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves minced
1⁄2 cup Greek yogurt
1⁄2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat. Let marinate for 30 minutes or overnight.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and sear chicken thighs for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
3. Reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté until fragrant.
4. Stir in Greek yogurt and heavy cream, whisking until smooth.
5. Add lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Let sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over. Simmer for another 1-2 minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
This dish is best made with chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
Add a splash of broth or cream when reheating to maintain sauce texture.
Serve with basmati rice, naan, or couscous for a balanced meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Turkish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg