Nancy's Turkish Chicken



Nancy's Turkish Chicken

 My sister and her family were in Turkey for a couple of years and this is one of the wonderful recipes that she learned while she was there. When we visit, it is always the dish that I like for her to prepare. Preheat oven to 425 degrees

1 4 ounce jar of Pimentos
1 6 ounce can of Tomato Paste
1/4 cup of Shortening
1 5-6 pound chicken, cut up and skinned
4 Potatoes, peeled and cubed in 2" cubes
1 medium Onion, thinly sliced


 In a blender or food processor, blend together pimentos, tomato paste, and shortening.  Coat baking dish with the mixture.  On top of that place skinless, bone-in chicken and sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder. The next layer is cubed potatoes, sprinkle that with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.  Last layer is sliced onions.  Sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Cover and cook for 45 minutes and then remove the lid and cook until chicken is thoroughly done. 
Enjoy!

Nancy and Deloris