Chicken thighs with zucchini and garlic
6 servings
60 minutes
Chicken thighs with zucchini and garlic are a juicy and tender dish of Russian cuisine that embodies traditional flavors. The idea of baking chicken meat with vegetables and cream comes from ancient Russian village recipes, where housewives aimed to preserve the maximum aroma and tenderness of the meat. Garlic adds a piquant touch to the dish, while zucchini contributes fresh sweetness, contrasting with the rich creamy sauce flavored with Provencal herbs. Baking in the oven makes the chicken rolls especially tender, and the creamy mixture soaks into them, creating a harmonious taste. The dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or festive table, where it not only decorates the meal but also brings a sense of warmth from home cooking.
1
Prepare the chicken thigh fillet. Remove excess.
2
Salt on both sides.
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Season with pepper to taste.
- Ground black pepper: to taste
4
Clean the garlic. Leave 3 cloves.
- Garlic: 1 head
5
Crush the cloves with the back of a knife.
6
Place garlic in the center of the fillet.
- Garlic: 1 head
7
Roll the thighs into rolls.
8
Peel the zucchini and slice it into thin pieces.
- Zucchini: 1 piece
9
Chop the remaining garlic.
- Garlic: 1 head
10
Pour the cream into a separate bowl, add Provençal herbs, a little ground pepper, and salt.
- Cream: 500 ml
- Provencal herbs: 3 g
- Ground black pepper: to taste
11
Add minced garlic and mix well.
12
Place chicken rolls and zucchini in a heat-resistant dish.
- Chicken thigh fillet: 700 g
- Zucchini: 1 piece
13
Pour the cream mixture and place it in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 40 minutes until ready.
- Cream: 500 ml