Gherkin chicken baked on salt

4 servings

45 minutes

Salt-baked Cornish hen is a unique signature recipe that surprises with its simplicity and rich flavor. The tradition of baking in salt has roots in ancient gastronomic practices, preserving the juiciness of the meat and highlighting its natural taste. The tender chicken absorbs the aromas of spices—spicy curry, sweet paprika, and piquant adjika—creating a refined balance of flavors. Baking on sea salt provides a special texture to the skin—it becomes golden and crispy as if caramelized by heat. Served whole without carving, it makes an impressive dish for festive tables. It pairs wonderfully with light vegetable sides or fresh herbs, completing the harmony of flavors. This recipe is the perfect combination of ease of preparation and high gastronomic value.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 312.8
• Proteins: 14.5g
• Fats: 27.6g
• Carbohydrates: 1.8g

Ingredients

• Gherkin Chicken: 1 pc
• Coarse sea salt: 0.5 kg
• Refined olive oil: 3 tbsp
• Curry powder: 2 tsp
• Paprika: 1 tsp
• Dry adjika: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Place the chicken on salt in a baking dish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Gherkin Chicken: 1 piece
   • Coarse sea salt: 0.5 kg

2. Add curry spice (1 tsp).

   Required ingredients:

   • Curry powder: 2 teaspoons

3. Then add paprika.

   Required ingredients:

   • Paprika: 1 teaspoon

4. Send to a preheated oven at 180 degrees.

5. Remove from the oven after 20 minutes and brush with oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Refined olive oil: 3 tablespoons

6. Flip and season with dry adjika.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dry adjika: 1 teaspoon

7. Add curry.

   Required ingredients:

   • Curry powder: 2 teaspoons

8. Send it back to the oven.

9. The chicken will be ready in 20 minutes.

10. It can be served without cutting.