Home-style Turkish stew of chicken, peas, carrot and potato slowly simmered with olive oil and tomato paste. Serve with rice or bread, a one-pot meal for any season.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken breast into small cubes, finely chop the onion and dice the carrot and potato into 1 cm cubes.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a pot and cook the chicken over medium-high heat for 5-6 minutes until its juices evaporate and it takes on a little color.
- 3
Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft; stir in the tomato paste for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the carrot and potato and stir for 2-3 minutes; add the peas, salt, pepper and hot water.
- 5
Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat for 25-30 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the liquid has reduced.
- 6
Remove from the heat, rest for 5 minutes and serve hot.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 282 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 27 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
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