Turkish Chicken Wings with Vegetables Couscous

Bursting with bold flavors and aromatic spices, these succulent chicken wings are marinated in a tantalizing Turkish-inspired marinade that infuses them with irresistible taste.

Paired with a bed of fluffy couscous studded with colorful veggies, this dish brings the exotic flavors of the Mediterranean right to your table. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply craving a flavorful meal, this Turkish chicken wings recipe will transport your taste buds on a culinary journey.

Enjoy!

Turkish Chicken Wings with Vegetables Couscous

Razvan Stupar

A Turkish-inspired recipe, full of Middle Eastern flavors that your entire family will fall in love with.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Resting Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 55 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Arabic, Turkish

Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

 

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• 600 g chicken wings

Turkish-Inspired Chicken Wings Marinade

• 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 lemon
• 1 tsp sweet paprika
• 1 tsp cumin Turkish cumin
• 1 tsp sumac
• 1/2 garlic clove

Couscous

• 250 g couscous
• 400 ml hot water
• 10 ml sunflower oil
• 1/2 onion
• 1 carrot
• 1 red pepper
• 1/2 bunch of parsley
• salt
• pepper
• 1 tsp curry powder

Instructions

 

Marindae

• Mix the yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, sumac, and minced garlic together. Coat the wings with the mix and let them chill in the fridge for at least one hour.

Chicken Wings

• Put the wings on a baking tray and bake at 180°C (356 °F) for about 40 minutes.

Vegetables Couscous

• Slice the onion, carrot, and bell pepper and sauté in a little oil. Add the couscous, stir well then remove from the heat. Add the hot water and the finely chopped parsley.
• Add salt and pepper to taste. Leave the lid on for 5 minutes until the water is fully absorbed and the couscous is ready to serve.

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Razvan Stupar

Razvan Stupar is a passionate chef with a culinary career that spans over 10 years. Razvan has worked as a chef for a number of fine dining restaurants in Europe, and also owned his own bistro and catering business.