Mediterranean Turkish Chicken Bread

The Mediterranean Turkish Chicken Bread is a delicious homemade bread. This is perfect to make for a family snack or lunch. They are made with spicy chicken mince, vegetables, olives, fresh herbs, and some seasonings that will add an extra flavor to the bread. The bread has a flavourful filling and is buttery on the outside. It contains 350 kcal, 15 g protein, and 32 g net carbs in each serving. You can easily store the chicken bread for a long time, so it will give you the best result. Serve this Mediterranean Turkish Chicken Bread with Mediterranean chickpea salad, roasted vegetables, and Garlic yogurt sauce.

STATS:

• Calories: 350 kcal
• Prep time: 25 minutes
• Serving size: 1 piece
• Cook time: 30 minutes
• Cuisine: Turkish / Mediterranean
• Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Course: Main Course / Snack
• Diet: High-Protein
• Serving: 6 servings

EQUIPMENT:

• Mixing bowl
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Chopping board
• Knife
• Frying pan
• Wooden spoon
• Rolling pin
• Baking tray
• Pastry brush
• Oven

INGREDIENTS:

BREAD DOUGH:

• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

CHICKEN FILLING:

• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 250 g chicken mince
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• Half tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp black pepper powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 4 tbsp black olives
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp chili garlic ketchup
• One tsp oregano
• Half cup fresh coriander & mint leaves

BRUSHING:

• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/4 cup cooking oil

INGREDIENT NOTES:

ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:

• Including the All-purpose flour will make the bread soft. You can add it smoothly to make a golden,  crispy texture in the bread.  You can also use Whole wheat flour instead, but the texture may change depending on your choice.

INSTANT YEAST:

• The Instant yeast will help the dough rise. It will make the bread soft, light, and fluffy. You can easily mix it with flour. Active dry yeast can also be used as an alternative, as per your choice. It also works well.

CHICKEN MINCE:

• You can use the Chicken mince to add protein and a savory taste to the filling. It cooks quickly and mixes well with the seasonings and fresh herbs. Ground turkey can also be used instead, as per your preference.

BUTTER:

• The butter will add a rich flavor to the recipe. It also helps to make the bread soft with a golden texture.  Olive oil or coconut oil can be used as alternatives and also work well for brushing the bread.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Firstly, take a bowl and add water, instant yeast, and salt, then mix them well and slowly add flour and knead it to form a soft dough.
2. Now cover the dough in  a warm place for 60 minutes until it doubles in size,
3. Then heat the oil in a pan and add the chopped onion and cook until soft. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook briefly.
4. Now add the minced chicken and cook until the colour changes and it is fully cooked.
5. Next, add the chopped tomato and green chilies and mix well, and cook until the tomato softens.
6. Then add the seasonings and hot sauce with garlic tomato ketchup and mix them well.
7. Add black olives, lemon juice, coriander, and mint leaves. Mix well and let the filling cool.
8. Now divide the dough into equal portions and shape into a flat oval. Fold the edges with the chicken filling in the center.
9. Take a bowl and mix the butter and cooking oil, then brush the bread with the butter mixture and put it on the tray.
10. Bake the bread for 25 minutes, until it gets golden and cooked.
11. Lastly, brush with some more butter if you want, then serve warmly.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

DIPS AND SAUCES:

• Garlic yogurt sauce
• Tzatziki sauce
• Hummus

SALADS:

• Greek salad
• Cucumber tomato salad
• Mediterranean chickpea salad

SIDE DISHES:

• Roasted vegetables
• Mediterranean rice
• Grilled potatoes

TIPS:

• You should include the soft dough to have a fluffy bread texture.
• Let the dough rest properly before giving it a shape.
• Cool the chicken filling before adding it to the dough.
• You should properly seal the edges so that the filling will not leak.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Add the bread to a container and store it for 3 days.

FREEZER:

• You can also keep it stored for 2 months in a container so it will give you the best result.

FAQs:

Is it good to use beef in the recipe?

• Yes, you can use ground beef in the recipe. It also proves the good result as per your choice.

Is it possible to prepare the dough in advance?

• Yes, you can prepare the dough in advance and store it in the fridge.

Can I make this bread without olives?

• Yes, you can skip the olives in the recipe, as per your choice

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 350 kcal

Net carbs: 32 g

Iron: 2 mg

Total carbs: 35 g

Vitamin A: 180 mcg

Fiber: 3 g

Calcium: 35 mg

Protein: 15 g

Serving size: 1 piece

Sodium: 650 mg

Serving: 6

Potassium: 280 mg