Chicken in sour cream and mushroom sauce
4 servings
60 minutes
Chicken in sour cream and mushroom sauce is a classic dish of Russian cuisine, filled with tenderness and the rich aroma of forest mushrooms. The recipe's origins trace back to traditional village feasts where simple ingredients were transformed into true culinary masterpieces. The sour cream sauce enriched with mushroom flavor makes the meat incredibly juicy, while the added onion and butter give it softness and a hint of sweetness. This dish pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes or fluffy buckwheat porridge, highlighting its homely comfort and heartiness. Chicken in sour cream and mushroom sauce warms the soul and evokes warm memories of family dinners.
1
The chicken (or thighs) is cut into portions. It's better to remove the skin and not boil it. Place the portioned pieces in a large saucepan, pour in sour cream and water, bring to a boil, and then pour out a cup of liquid.
- Chicken: 1 kg
- Sour cream: 500 g
2
After that, add the soaked mushrooms and the water they were soaked in. Simmer the meat on low heat until cooked.
- Dried mushrooms: 100 g
3
Finely chop the onion and sauté it in a separate pan in butter until soft. Gradually mix 2 tablespoons of flour with cooled water and sour cream (the one we set aside at the beginning of cooking), stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
- Onion: 3 pieces
- Butter: 70 g
- Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
- Sour cream: 500 g
4
When the chicken is ready, add onion and flour thickener, stir and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Onion: 3 pieces
- Wheat flour: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste