chicken tava from turkey

Turkey

Chicken Tava from Turkey

A Turkish casserole-style dish often made with chicken or turkey, vegetables, and spices, baked until bubbling. Rich in Mediterranean flavor—served with rice or flatbread.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 8 boneless chicken thighs, with skin
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 1/4 cup water
8 cloves garlic, halved salt and pepper to taste
4 medium potatoes, sliced 4 tomatoes, sliced
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
8 pepperoncini peppers (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Trickle 1 tablespoon olive oil in the bottom of a roasting pan. Arrange chicken thighs in the pan. Mix the tomato paste and water, and spread over the chicken. Place garlic clove halves in the pan. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Arrange potatoes, tomatoes, onion, mushrooms, and pepperoncini over the chicken. Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon olive oil.
Bake 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven, until vegetables are tender and chicken juices run clear. Periodically pour a little water into the pan if it starts to get dry.