Creamy Turkish Cheesy Chicken
Quick and comforting Suhoor meal
Tender chicken in a creamy béchamel sauce topped with melted mozzarella, perfect for a satisfying early morning meal.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main ingredients
chicken
250 g
garlic
3 cloves
tomato paste
2 tbsp
paprika
0.5 tsp
chili powder
0.5 tsp
black pepper
0.5 tsp
cumin
0.5 tsp
salt
0.5 tsp
yogurt
2 tbsp
lemon
0.5 piece
olive oil
1 tbsp
butter
1 tbsp
flour
1.5 tbsp
milk
1 cup
white pepper
0.25 tsp
oregano
0.25 tsp
mozzarella
150 g
parsley
2 tbsp
Instructions
Marinate the chicken
Combine chicken with garlic, tomato paste, spices, yogurt, and lemon juice in a bowl
Cook the chicken
Heat oil in a pan and cook marinated chicken until tender
Make the béchamel sauce
Create a creamy white sauce by melting butter, adding flour, then whisking in milk and seasonings
Assemble and finish
Pour béchamel over cooked chicken, top with mozzarella, cover and melt on low heat
Garnish and serve
Finish with fresh parsley and serve hot with warm roti or paratha
Original recipe
Storage
Best enjoyed fresh, but can be reheated gently to maintain creamy texture
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