Tavuk Tava (Turkish Chicken)

Name: Tavuk Tava (Turkish Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Istanbul & Anatolian Heart
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1.5 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts; 0.5 jar ajvar (12 ounce); 1 can diced tomatoes with juice (14 1/2 ounce); 1 jar mushrooms (6 ounce); 1 onion; 1 tbsp garlic; salt and pepper

A dish of chicken, ajvar and tomatoes, simmered on the stove. Finish with olive oil.

2 hr · Serves 6 · Medium

Ingredients

2 tbspolive oil, divided
680.39 gboneless skinless chicken breasts, zabiha; cut into 1 inch cubes; or 1 1/2 lbs chicken legs with thigh
0.5 jar ajvar (12 ounce)
1 candiced tomatoes with juice (14 1/2 ounce)
1 jar mushrooms (6 ounce), drained
1 onion, diced
1 tbspgarlic, minced
salt and pepper, to taste

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 105 min · 120 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a dutch oven over medium heat, and cook the chicken breast cubes until juices run clear or brown the chicken pieces. Mix the cooked chicken, ajvar, tomatoes, mushrooms, onion, and garlic.
2
Season with salt and pepper. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Bring to a boil and then simmer on low for 1 hour and 30 minutes.