Turkish style Chicken | Easy Dinner Recipe

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Mix all marinade ingredients with the chicken and let it marinate for 1 to 2 hours.

Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the marinated chicken until fully cooked.

In another pan, melt butter and stir in flour to make a roux.

Gradually add milk, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens.

Season the white sauce with salt, pepper, and oregano.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Place the cooked chicken in a baking dish, pour the white sauce over it, and top with mozzarella cheese.

Garnish with fresh parsley.

Bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens