Piliç Çevirmesi

Name: Piliç Çevirmesi
Cook time: 140 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 Whole Chicken, about 1.5 kg, patted dry; 150g Plain Yogurt; 1 1/2 tbsp Tomato Paste; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 2 tbsp Lemon Juice; 4 cloves of Garlic, crushed; 2 tsp Salt, fine; 1 tsp Pepper (Black), freshly ground; 2 tsp Sweet Paprika; 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes, Turkish (pul biber); 1 tsp Dried Thyme, kekik

Piliç Çevirmesi is a succulent Turkish-style roasted chicken, marinated in a tangy, spice-laced yogurt and tomato mixture that yields tender, juicy meat and deeply flavored, golden skin. It’s simple to prepare but delivers an impressive, fragrant centerpiece for any meal.

Piliç Çevirmesi is a succulent Turkish-style roasted chicken, marinated in a tangy, spice-laced yogurt and tomato mixture that yie... Show more

Traditional Turkish Recipe

Health Grade

B+ · Healthy

Time

2 hrs

Price

0,84 €

Calories

492 kcal

low calorie

gluten free

high protein

low carb

Method

Prep the chicken

Pat the Whole Chicken dry with paper towels, remove any giblets from the cavity, and make 2-3 shallow slashes across the breasts and thighs. Set it in a large bowl or shallow dish, ready for the marinade.

Mix the marinade

In a bowl, whisk together Plain Yogurt, Tomato Paste, Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Garlic (crushed), Salt (fine), Pepper (Black) (freshly ground), Sweet Paprika, Red Pepper Flakes (Turkish (pul biber)), and Dried Thyme (kekik) until the mixture is smooth, thick, and evenly reddish.

Marinate the chicken

Rub the marinade all over the chicken, working it into the slashes and under the skin where you can. Cover and chill for 30 minutes; while it marinates, preheat your oven to 200° C and set a rack in the middle position.

Roast until done

Set the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan or rimmed baking tray. Roast for 35 minutes, then spoon the pan juices over the chicken and turn it so it browns evenly. Roast for 30 minutes more, until the skin is deep golden and the thickest part of the thigh reaches 75° C.