Fırında Salçalı Tavuk (Oven-Baked Chicken with Tomato Paste)
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A cherished dish from Turkey, reminiscent of the comforting koteletter i fad, but with a Turkish twist. This recipe involves marinating chicken in a flavorful mix of yogurt, tomato paste, and spices, then baking it with a hearty vegetable garnish. It's a dish that practically cooks itself, perfect for feeding a crowd with minimal effort.
01:00:00 total
Serves 5
easy
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Ingredients
- chicken - 1.3 kg (approximately 1.3 kg, thighs recommended)
- yogurt - 3 tablespoons (3 tablespoons)
- tomato paste - 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon)
- salt - 2 teaspoons (2 teaspoons)
- black pepper - 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon)
- paprika - 2 teaspoons (2 teaspoons)
- extra virgin olive oil - ½ dl (for marinade, ½ dl)
- lemon zest - 1 lemon (from 1 lemon)
- lemon juice - 1 lemon (from 1 lemon)
- thyme - 1 tablespoon (1 tablespoon finely chopped or 2 teaspoons dried)
- potatoes - 6 (6, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- bell pepper - 1 (1, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- chili - 1 (1, adjust to taste for spiciness)
- onions - 3 (3 large, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- garlic - 8 cloves (8 cloves)
- tomatoes - 200g (200g, whole or halved)
- chicken stock - 4 dl (4 dl)
- extra virgin olive oil - ½ dl (for garnish, ½ dl)
- salt - to taste (to taste)
- black pepper - to taste (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: Mix yogurt, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, paprika, ½ dl extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, and thyme together. Marinate the chicken in this mixture for at least 30 minutes, though overnight is recommended for best flavor.
- Prepare the Vegetable Garnish: Cut potatoes, bell pepper, chili, onions, and garlic into bite-sized pieces. Place them in an ovenproof dish.
- Combine Ingredients: Add tomatoes, chicken stock, ½ dl extra virgin olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the dish with the vegetables. Mix well.
- Add the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken pieces on top of the vegetable mixture.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 185°C (365°F) for 1 hour.
- Serve: Serve the dish with a fresh salad, yogurt, pickled vegetables, and bread if desired.
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