Chicken with chanterelles in a frying pan

2 servings

30 minutes

Chicken with chanterelles in a skillet is an exquisite dish of Russian cuisine that combines the tenderness of chicken meat with the earthy aroma of forest mushrooms. Chanterelles, with their light nutty flavor, pair wonderfully with a creamy sauce, creating a harmony of tastes. Historically, mushrooms have always held an important place in Russian cooking, especially in the autumn season when the forest provided a generous harvest. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner, and the addition of parmesan and arugula gives it a European touch. Serving it with a hint of spiciness from chili flakes makes it truly expressive. The simple skillet cooking process preserves the juiciness of the chicken and reveals the rich bouquet of flavors from the ingredients.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 1047.3
• Proteins: 46g
• Fats: 92.4g
• Carbohydrates: 8g

Ingredients

• Chicken thighs: 400 g
• Chanterelles: 100 g
• Olive oil: 1.5 tbsp
• Butter: 20 g
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Sea salt: to taste
• Cream 33%: 250 ml
• Parmesan cheese: 50 g
• Arugula: to taste
• Chili pepper flakes: to taste
• Garlic: 2 clove

Cooking steps

1. Thoroughly rinse the chanterelles.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chanterelles: 100 g

2. Chop the garlic finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves

3. Heat two types of oil in a pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 1.5 tablespoon
   • Butter: 20 g

4. Place the chicken thighs. Fry for 5-6 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken thighs: 400 g

5. To salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sea salt:  to taste

6. Add pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

7. Flip and fry for another 3-4 minutes.

8. Chop the chanterelles coarsely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chanterelles: 100 g

9. Add mushrooms to the chicken and reduce the heat to medium.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chanterelles: 100 g

10. After 2-3 minutes, add garlic and stir.

    Required ingredients:

    • Garlic: 2 cloves

11. To salt.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sea salt:  to taste

12. Add cream after 2-3 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cream 33%: 250 ml

13. Add pepper.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ground black pepper:  to taste

14. Cover with a lid and simmer for about 10-12 minutes.

15. Grate the parmesan.

    Required ingredients:

    • Parmesan cheese: 50 g

16. Sprinkle with parmesan and remove from heat.

    Required ingredients:

    • Parmesan cheese: 50 g

17. Transfer to a plate, garnish with arugula, season with chili, and serve.

    Required ingredients:

    • Arugula:  to taste
    • Chili pepper flakes:  to taste