Turkish Tavuk Sote (Chicken Saute)

This recipe is one of the handful of easy Turkish recipes that I learned while studying abroad in Turkey. The dish consists of cubed chicken in a tomato sauce...quite simple, but it tastes good! Turks usually eat it with bread, however it can be eaten alone as well. If the tomatoes don't seem to provide enough juices I have sometimes added a little water (probably not necessary, but you can judge this towards the end). Serve in a sided dish or shallow bowl. Afiyet olsun!

• Ready In: 37 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 -5  tomatoes (peeled, cut into small-medium sizes)
• 2  chicken breasts (cubed)
• 10  garlic cloves (left whole or cut in half if large)
• 1  tablespoon  red pepper paste
• 4  tablespoons  oil
•  thyme

Directions

1. In medium pot, mix oil and pepper paste over medium heat.
2. Add chicken and cook mixing 5-10 minutes until just white.
3. Add garlic and tomatoes, continue cooking over medium heat until chicken is done (approx. 15-20 minutes), stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in an extra large pinch of thyme.