Turkish Tomato Garlic Chicken Marinade
This Turkish-inspired chicken marinade is good for 2-4 pounds of chicken. It blends tomato sauce, red pepper paste, garlic, dried mint, and smoked paprika for a bold, smoky flavor. It’s quick to mix, deeply savory, and perfect for pairing with blistered vegetables or a fresh herb salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus 30 min marinating)
- Cook Time: 12–14 minutes (stovetop)
- Total Time: ~45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Marinades, Chicken Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Turkish, Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 (15 oz) can of tomato sauce
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon mild red pepper paste
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Blistered peppers, tomatoes, and onions for serving.
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and whisk until well combined.
- Before adding the chicken, scoop out about ½ cup of the marinade and set it aside—this makes an excellent dipping sauce. To cook the sauce down, simply warm it in a small saucepan over medium-low heat for 5 to 7 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly. Place aside.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then place it in a resealable bag or a shallow dish and pour the remaining marinade over it. Use tongs, if needed, to coat each piece of chicken in the marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes—or overnight if you want the flavor to really soak in.
- To cook chicken breast on the stovetop: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, add the marinated chicken (letting any excess marinade drip off) and cook for 5–7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve with the cooked-down sauce, blistered peppers, tomatoes, and onions for the full Turkish-inspired experience.
Find it online: https://crave-worthy.com/turkish-tomato-garlic-chicken-marinade/