Topkapi Palace Chicken (Topkapi Tavuk)
Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4 20 minutes 50 minutes N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
2 Tbsp butter 1 small fresh chicken, cut into portions 5 oz chicken livers, chopped
6 shallots, peeled and chopped 1 Tbsp raisins, washed 1 Tbsp pine nuts
5 cups chicken stock scant 1 cup long grain rice, washed and drained salt and ground black pepper



1 Melt half the butter in a skillet and saute the chicken pieces until evenly browned. Stir in the liver, shallots, and raisins, and fry together for a few minutes more. Transfer to a casserole pot.
2 Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan and fry the pine nuts until colored. Drain and add to the casserole.
3 Pour in the stock and bring to a boil. Stir in the drained rice and the seasoning. Cover and cook for 30 minutes over medium heat until all the juice is absorbed and the chicken is tender.

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