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Chicken Salona

Name: Chicken Salona
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 5 porsiyon
Cuisine: Orta Doğu Mutfağı
Ingredients: 900 gr Tavuk but; 2 adet Kuru soğan; 4 diş Sarımsak; 3 adet Domates; 1 yemek kaşığı Domates salçası; 2 adet Patates; 2 adet Havuç; 1 adet Kabak; 1 çay kaşığı Zerdeçal; 3 adet Kakule; 0.5 çubuk Tarçın; 1.3 tatlı kaşığı Tuz; 0.5 çay kaşığı Karabiber; 3 yemek kaşığı Sıvı yağ; 1.5 su bardağı Pirinç; 1 su bardağı Yoğurt

A Gulf-style chicken stew with tomato, potato, carrot, zucchini, turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, and rice on the side.

Medium⏱️ 1 hr 5 min📖 1 min readServes 5~438 kcal🌍 Middle Eastern🌍 Full translation

20 min prep 45 min cook

#High Protein
#One-Pot

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Total 1 h 5 min

Prep20 min
Cooking45 min

Ingredients

5 servings

Quick:

For the chicken

900 gr Chicken thighs

For the sauce

2 adet Yellow onions
4 diş Garlic
3 adet Tomatoes
1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Tomato paste

For the vegetables

2 adet Potatoes
2 adet Carrots
1 adet Zucchini

For the spice mix

1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Turmeric
3 adet Cardamom pods
0.5 çubuk Cinnamon stick
0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper

General

1.3 tatlı kaşığı(~13 ml) Salt

For cooking

3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil

For serving

1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Rice
1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Yogurt

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Instructions

1
Chop the onions, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and zucchini.
2
Sear the chicken thighs in the vegetable oil for 8 minutes until browned.
8 min
08:00
3
Add the onions and garlic and soften them for 5 minutes.
5 min
05:00
4
Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
5
Add the potatoes, carrots, and 2 cups of water, then cook for 25 minutes.
25 min
25:00
6
Add the zucchini and cook for 10 more minutes, keeping the vegetables slightly firm.
10 min
10:00
7
Prepare the rice for serving and serve the salona with rice and yogurt.

💡 Tip: Add the zucchini near the end, not at the beginning; if it cooks too long, it disappears into the salona sauce.

🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve chicken salona like a saucy chicken stew with plain rice, cucumber, and optional yogurt.

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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.

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Nutrition (per serving)

~438

kcal calories

g protein

g carbs

g fat

Protein 32%Carbs 39%Fat 29%

Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.

This recipe may contain allergens

Milk

Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.

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FAQ

How many servings does Chicken Salona make?
This recipe serves 5.
How long does Chicken Salona take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 65 minutes in total.
Is Chicken Salona difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.
How many calories does Chicken Salona have?
Approximately 438 kcal per serving. Protein: 35g, carbs: 42g, fat: 14g.
Which allergens does Chicken Salona contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.
Which cuisine does Chicken Salona belong to?
This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.
How many ingredients does Chicken Salona need?
This recipe needs 16 ingredients.

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Instructions

Chop the onions, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and zucchini.

Sear the chicken thighs in the vegetable oil for 8 minutes until browned.

8 min

08:00

Add the onions and garlic and soften them for 5 minutes.

5 min

05:00

Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, turmeric, cardamom, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper to the pot.

Add the potatoes, carrots, and 2 cups of water, then cook for 25 minutes.

25 min

25:00

Add the zucchini and cook for 10 more minutes, keeping the vegetables slightly firm.

10 min

10:00

Prepare the rice for serving and serve the salona with rice and yogurt.

FAQ

How many servings does Chicken Salona make?

This recipe serves 5.

How long does Chicken Salona take?

Prep 20 minutes, cooking 45 minutes; 65 minutes in total.

Is Chicken Salona difficult?

This recipe is rated medium.

How many calories does Chicken Salona have?

Approximately 438 kcal per serving. Protein: 35g, carbs: 42g, fat: 14g.

Which allergens does Chicken Salona contain?

This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.

Which cuisine does Chicken Salona belong to?

This recipe belongs to Middle Eastern cuisine.

How many ingredients does Chicken Salona need?

This recipe needs 16 ingredients.

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