Chicken Tava from Turkey

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The traditional Turkish Chicken Tava that you loved so well from the Adana area.

Submitted by LADYKNITE
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

  • 8 boneless chicken thighs, with skin

  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

  • ¼ cup water

  • 8 cloves garlic, halved

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 4 medium potatoes, sliced

  • 4 tomatoes, sliced

  • 1 large onion, sliced

  • 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced

  • 8 pepperoncini peppers (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

  2. Trickle 1 tablespoon olive oil in the bottom of a roasting pan. Arrange chicken thighs in the pan. Mix the tomato paste and water, and spread over the chicken. Place garlic clove halves in the pan. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Arrange potatoes, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, and pepperoncini over the chicken. Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon olive oil.

  3. Bake 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, until vegetables are tender and chicken juices run clear. Periodically pour a little water into the pan if it starts to get dry.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

316 Calories
14g Fat
29g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 316
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 823mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 20g 41%
Vitamin C 36mg 40%
Calcium 57mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 1029mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.