Chicken Thighs with Green Beans and Tomatoes (Fasulye Tava - Adana)

Serves 2

Prep. time 10 minutes

Cooking time 90 minutes

Ingredients

17–18 ounces green beans, washed, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces

4 chicken thighs

2 large tomatoes, peeled and sliced

1 cubanelle pepper, sliced

1 tablespoon red pepper paste mixed with ¼ cup water

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

7–8 cloves garlic, peeled

2 tablespoons butter, melted

Salt and ground pepper to taste

Directions

1. Add the olive oil to a deep saucepan or cooking pot.
2. Add the beans and chicken thighs; place the tomato slices on top and then add the garlic on top of the tomato.
3. Add the remaining ingredients; cook the mixture over high heat for about 1 minute.
4. Turn heat to low and cook for 90 more minutes until the chicken is cooked well, stirring occasionally.
5. Serve with Turkish bread or pilaf on the side.