By: Adapted from a recipe by Solmaz Yalçîn
Whether you choose to make the creamy or tomato based version, the savory warmth of Mediterranean home cooking will surely comfort family and friends alike.
Time: Preparation 30 mins
Serving: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 lemon
- 1 t ground cumin
- 1 t thyme
- 0.5 t allspice
- 1 medium onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 0.25 c flat leaf parsley
- 1 c anatolian yogurt sauce
- ground black pepper
- salt
Preparation
In a glass dish, rub chicken breasts with oil. Then squeeze lemon juice over them and sprinkle herbs and spice so that they are fully coated. In a heavy skillet over medium heat lightly brown the breasts on each side, adding oil if necessary. Add onions and garlic, cover and simmer over medium low heat for about 10-20 minutes or until tender and juicy, adding a little water to prevent drying. Remove lid and top with Anatolian Yogurt Sauce or tomatoes and parsley. Cover and allow to simmer on low for 5 minutes or until sauce becomes hot, but does not boil. Ladle sauce and juices over chicken when plating.
