Chicken thighs with champignons in sour cream sauce

6 servings

60 minutes

Chicken thighs with mushrooms in sour cream sauce is a classic Russian dish that combines tender poultry meat and aromatic mushrooms. Its history roots in traditional home cooking, where sour cream sauce is one of the most popular components. The tenderness of chicken soaked in creamy texture harmonizes with the earthy flavor of mushrooms, while the addition of mustard and garlic gives the sauce a slight spiciness. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive table and can be served with a side of potatoes, rice, or vegetables. Due to its simplicity in preparation and rich flavor, it remains one of the favorites in Russian gastronomic culture.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 381.9
• Proteins: 19g
• Fats: 31.1g
• Carbohydrates: 7.8g

Ingredients

• Chicken thighs: 500 g
• Champignons: 300 g
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Onion: 2 head
• Sour cream: 220 g
• Chicken broth: 250 ml
• Dijon mustard: 1 tsp
• Wheat flour: 1 tsp
• Butter: 30 g
• Vegetable oil: 4 tbsp
• Parsley: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the products.

2. Wash the chicken thigh fillet, remove excess fat, and cut into strips.

3. Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the pan, fry the chicken in two batches over high heat, and transfer it to a plate.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons
   • Chicken thighs: 500 g

4. Wash the mushrooms, dry them, and slice them.

5. Add vegetable oil to the pan, fry the mushrooms over high heat, and add to the chicken.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons
   • Champignons: 300 g

6. Peel the onion and slice it into half rings.

7. Grate the garlic on a fine grater.

8. Chop the parsley finely.

9. Add butter to the pan, sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes, reduce the heat, add 1-2 cloves of grated garlic to the onion, and sauté for another minute.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 30 g
   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

10. Add 1 teaspoon of flour, mix well to avoid lumps.

    Required ingredients:

    • Wheat flour: 1 teaspoon

11. Add black pepper and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard, mix well.

    Required ingredients:

    • Ground black pepper:  to taste
    • Dijon mustard: 1 teaspoon

12. Add finely chopped parsley, mix, and heat for 1 minute.

    Required ingredients:

    • Parsley:  to taste

13. Return the chicken with mushrooms to the pan.

14. Add 1 cup of chicken broth or hot water, season with salt, and simmer covered for 3-4 minutes.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken broth: 250 ml
    • Salt:  to taste

15. Add sour cream, simmer for 2-3 minutes after boiling over medium heat.

    Required ingredients:

    • Sour cream: 220 g

16. Serve with a side of your choice.