Tavuk sote (pan-fried chicken with pepper and tomato)

Tavuk sote is a quick, one-pan chicken dish of Turkish restaurants and homes alike: cooked with pepper and tomato in a little sauce, served with pilaf.

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Method

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1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over high heat, and fry the chicken on all sides for 6-7 minutes until it turns white and lightly browned. ⏱ Timer: 6 min
2. Add the onion and peppers and fry for 4-5 minutes, until slightly softened. ⏱ Timer: 4 min
3. Stir in the garlic and pepper paste, and fry for 1 minute. ⏱ Timer: 1 min
4. Add the tomato and thyme, season with salt and pepper.
5. Cook uncovered over medium heat for 10 minutes, until the tomato breaks down and the chicken is cooked through. ⏱ Timer: 10 min
6. Serve hot with rice or bulgur pilaf.

A Receptnaptár original recipe. Calories and protein are estimated.

Tips

• Often made with mushrooms too; add 200 g sliced button mushrooms together with the peppers.
• For more heat, add a hot green pepper.

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