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Aromatic Turkish Kestaneli Tavuk with Chestnuts and Mushroom Broth

Name: Aromatic Turkish Kestaneli Tavuk with Chestnuts and Mushroom Broth
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 4 chicken thighs, skinless and boneless; 2 teaspoons sumac; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup chestnuts, roasted and shelled; 200g mushrooms, sliced; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon thyme; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 cup basmati rice; 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon butter; Pinch of salt

This delicious dish combines tender chicken, sweet chestnuts, and earthy mushrooms into a harmonious culinary experience, perfect for cozy dinners.

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·By Ethan Brooks·October 21, 2025

Aromatic Turkish Kestaneli Tavuk with Chestnuts and Mushroom Broth — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

50 min

Cook

2 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Chicken Marinade

For the Chestnut-Mushroom Broth

For the Rice

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 434 kcal
Protein: 26.4 g
Carbs: 36 g
Fat: 20.6 g
Fiber: 3.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1736 kcal
Protein: 105.5 g
Carbs: 144 g
Fat: 82.5 g
Fiber: 14.1 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
4 chicken thighs skinless and boneless	560	86	0	24	0
2 teaspoons sumac	20	0	4	0	1
1 teaspoon ground cumin	8	0.4	1	0.5	0.5
1 tablespoon olive oil	120	0	0	14	0
2 garlic cloves minced	10	0.4	2	0	0.1
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1 cup chestnuts roasted and shelled	300	3	64	3	7
200g mushrooms sliced	40	3	7	0	2
1 large onion finely chopped	60	1	14	0	3
3 cloves garlic minced	15	0.6	3	0	0.2
2 tablespoons olive oil	240	0	0	28	0
1 teaspoon thyme	3	0.1	1	0	0.3
4 cups chicken stock	60	7	3	2	0
1 cup basmati rice	200	4	45	0	0.5
2 cups water	0	0	0	0	0
1 tablespoon butter	100	0	0	11	0
Pinch of salt	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Mix marinade
Combine sumac, ground cumin, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2
Coat chicken
Add the chicken thighs and coat them well.
3
Chill marinade
Allow to marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.

Preparing the Chestnut-Mushroom Broth

1
Sauté aromatics
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until translucent.
2
Cook mushrooms
Stir in mushrooms and thyme, cooking until mushrooms are golden.
Tip: Avoid burning the garlic as it turns bitter. Add a splash of white wine to deglaze the pot and enhance flavor.

How to Make Aromatic Turkish Kestaneli Tavuk with Chestnuts and Mushroom Broth

Total time: 3 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmer the Broth
Combine roasted chestnuts and chicken stock with the sautéed mushrooms, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
2
Cook the Chicken
In a separate pan, cook marinated chicken over medium heat till golden brown on both sides.
3
Cook the Rice
Bring water and rice to a boil, add butter and salt, cover and reduce heat to low, simmer for 15 minutes.