Chicken in a frying pan
3 servings
60 minutes
Chicken in a skillet is a simple and traditional dish of Russian cuisine that stands out for its tender meat and rich aroma. Golden-brown fried chicken legs stewed with garlic, thyme, and butter acquire a unique flavor – soft, juicy, with light herbal notes. The dish is often served with rice that perfectly absorbs the buttery sauce, giving the side dish a rich taste. This method of preparing chicken originated in Russian home cooking where simplicity, heartiness, and natural ingredients are valued. It is perfect for a family dinner, creating an atmosphere of coziness and warmth. Serve with your favorite side and enjoy the harmony of flavors!
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with a paper towel for better frying.
- Chicken drumstick: 6 pieces
3
Peel the garlic and crush the cloves with the flat side of a knife.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
4
Heat vegetable oil in a pan.
- Vegetable oil: 50 ml
5
Fry the drumsticks until golden brown on all sides.
- Chicken drumstick: 6 pieces
6
Salt and pepper.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
7
Add garlic, thyme sprigs, and butter to the pan with the chicken.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Thyme: 3 sprigs
- Butter: 50 g
8
Reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
9
At the end, remove the thyme and garlic from the pan, they will no longer be needed.
10
Serve the cooked chicken with your favorite side dish, such as rice. You can drizzle the side with the oily sauce from the pan.
- Boiled rice: 360 g