Chicken breast baked in sour cream
5 servings
70 minutes
Chicken breast baked in sour cream is a classic dish of Russian cuisine that combines simplicity of preparation with rich flavor. Sour cream gives the meat tenderness and a slight tanginess, while spices and garlic enhance its aroma. Bay leaf baked with the chicken adds subtle spicy notes to the dish. This dish is perfect for both everyday dinners and festive tables. It pairs wonderfully with potatoes, rice, or fresh vegetables. Baking in the oven helps retain the juiciness of the chicken fillet while creating an appetizing golden crust. Thanks to the use of sour cream, the meat remains tender and flavorful, while spices add a piquant touch. This recipe is a traditional example of Russian cuisine that values simple yet rich and cozy flavors.
1
Add black freshly ground pepper and garlic to the chicken spices, mix well.
- Spices: to taste
- Garlic: to taste
2
Cut the breast into large pieces, rub it well with salt and the prepared mixture of spices and pepper.
- Salt: to taste
- Spices: to taste
- Garlic: to taste
3
Randomly place broken bay leaves at the bottom of the baking dish. Place the chicken breast on top and generously coat each piece of poultry with sour cream.
- Bay leaf: 5 piece
- Chicken fillet: 900 g
- Sour cream 20%: 300 g
4
Bake the chicken breast in a preheated oven at 160 degrees for 30 minutes, then increase the temperature to 200 degrees and continue baking for another 30 minutes.