Turkish Chicken with Bulgur and Feta

Turkish Chicken with Bulgur and Feta

from silkroadrecipes.com
45 min

Turkish chicken is baked with spinach and herbs, fluffy bulgur, tomatoes, and onions for a delicious aroma and savory Middle Eastern flavors!

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
  • 2 tbsp Turkish Spice Blend
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 1 medium red onion (sliced thin)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup bulgur wheat
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 lb spinach leaves
  • 8 oz cherry tomatoes (mixed)
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/3 cup feta cheese
  • parsley (optional for garnish) , optional Kalamata olives quartered

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. 2

    Season both sides of the chicken with Turkish Spice Blend and saute in deep ovenproof skillet with one tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook for 3 minutes per side and golden brown. Set aside (chicken will finish cooking when baked).

  3. 3

    Add remaining olive oil to skillet and saute the red onion and garlic until golden and wilted, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add the bulgar and oregano to skillet, stir to mix, cook for 2 minutes. Add the spinach and tomatoes, stirring to mix thoroughly, and cook another 2 minutes. Spinach should have wilted and tomatoes start to break down.

  5. 5

    Add the chicken stock and stir. Nestle the chicken on top of the bulgar spinach mixture and press down gently.

  6. 6

    Cover with lid and transfer skillet to oven. Bake for 15 minutes. Check to be sure chicken internal temp should be 165°F. Add Kalamata olives 1-2 min before removing from the oven to come to temp.

  7. 7

    Remove from oven and sprinkle with feta cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.