This Turkish-style chicken with white sauce is a rich, flavorful dish that blends aromatic spices with tender chicken, topped with a creamy, cheesy white sauce. The marinated chicken is cooked to perfection and then baked with a luscious white sauce and melty cheese, making it a deliciously satisfying meal. Whether paired with rice, bread, or a fresh salad, this dish is perfect for any occasion. It’s easy to prepare and brings a taste of Turkey right to your table!
Preparation Time
- Marinating Time: 1 hour to overnight
- Active Preparation: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (excluding marinating time)
- Servings: 4-6
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
- ½ kg boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- ½ cup yogurt
- 1 tbsp cooking oil for cooking the marinated chicken
For the White Sauce:
- 1 to 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½ cup milk
- Salt to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp dried oregano leaves
- ½ tsp dried parsley leaves
- Mozzarella and cheddar cheese, grated (to your preference)
- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped (for garnish)
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with salt, paprika, red chili powder, cumin seeds, black pepper, garlic paste, tomato paste, and vinegar.
- Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with the spices and sauces.
- Add the yogurt to the chicken mixture and mix again.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for better flavor infusion.
Step 2: Cook the Marinated Chicken
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook on low flame for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Turn off the flame and set the chicken aside.
Step 3: Prepare the White Sauce
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Once the butter is melted, whisk in the flour, cooking it for a few minutes, stirring constantly until it becomes smooth and bubbly.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, bringing it to a boil.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
- Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, oregano, and parsley. Continue cooking until the sauce reaches your desired thickness, then turn off the flame.
