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Traditional Albanian Tave Kosi with Chicken

A classic Albanian dish of baked chicken in a creamy yogurt sauce, served with rice.

60 minutes4 servings
Traditional Albanian Tave Kosi with Chicken
Photo: Beseni2022 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix yogurt, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Place chicken in a baking dish and pour the yogurt mixture over it.
  4. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 45-50 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Serve with cooked rice.
  6. Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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