Introducing a delightful culinary adventure straight from the heart of Turkish cuisine: the Chicken and Spinach Turkish Style Pizza. This fusion of flavors and textures is bound to elevate your mealtime experience, whether you’re looking for a satisfying lunch or a savory snack to share with loved ones.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Chicken, Poultry, Vegetable, Meat, Turkish, Southwest Asia (Middle East), Asian, European, Oven, Less than 60 Minutes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 266
- Fat Content: 11.1g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 75.3mg
- Sodium Content: 711mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 15.7g
- Fiber Content: 5.3g
- Sugar Content: 5.8g
- Protein Content: 28.7g
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, divided
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup spinach
- 200g feta cheese
- 6 pieces of Turkish bread
Instructions:
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Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the chicken breasts with lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and half of the fresh mint leaves. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 3 hours, ensuring the flavors infuse thoroughly.
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Cook the Chicken: After marination, remove the chicken from the marinade, while keeping the marinade aside for later use. Cook the chicken breasts in a non-stick pan until they achieve a golden brown color on both sides. It’s important not to overcook the chicken; a slight pinkness in the middle is perfectly fine. Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the pan and slice them into 1cm thick slices.
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Prepare the Sauce: In the same pan, heat the reserved marinade. Add the diced onion and cook until it turns soft and translucent. Then, add the crushed tomatoes (undrained) to the pan. Simmer the mixture uncovered for about 10 minutes until it thickens into a rich, saucy texture.
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Prepare the Spinach: While the sauce is simmering, prepare the spinach by boiling, steaming, or microwaving it until it wilts. Once wilted, squeeze out any excess liquid from the spinach.
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Assemble the Pizzas: Preheat your oven to the desired temperature. Place the Turkish breads on a baking tray. Spread the tomato sauce mixture evenly over each bread. Top with the wilted spinach, cooked chicken slices, crumbled feta cheese, and the remaining fresh mint leaves.
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Bake: Place the assembled Turkish pizzas in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the edges of the bread are lightly browned and the toppings are heated through.
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Serve: Once baked, remove the pizzas from the oven and let them cool slightly. Cut each bread into 3 pieces to serve 6 people, or cut them into smaller squares or slices for delightful finger food. Serve warm and enjoy the burst of Turkish flavors in every bite!
This Chicken and Spinach Turkish Style Pizza recipe is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a celebration of culinary creativity and cultural fusion. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or simply craving a flavorful meal, this recipe promises to delight your senses and leave you craving for more.
