Tavuk Göğsü is a traditional Turkish dessert made with shredded chicken breast, milk, sugar, and rice flour. It may sound unusual to combine chicken with a dessert, but the result is a creamy, sweet, and delicious dessert that is popular in Turkey. Here is a recipe for Tavuk Göğsü:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 4 cups of whole milk
- 1 1/4 cups of granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup of rice flour
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Place the chicken breast in a large pot and cover it with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let the chicken simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until it is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool for a few minutes. Shred the chicken into small pieces using your hands or a fork.
- In a large pot, whisk together the milk, sugar, rice flour, and salt until well combined.
- Heat the mixture over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until it begins to boil.
- Add the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking the mixture for 15-20 minutes, or until it thickens and becomes creamy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the Tavuk Göğsü into a large baking dish or individual ramekins.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the top of the Tavuk Göğsü.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cinnamon is lightly browned and the dessert is set.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
This Tavuk Göğsü recipe is a unique and delicious dessert that is sure to impress your friends and family. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken and create a sweet treat that is rich and satisfying. Enjoy!
