Chicken with quince and potatoes in a sleeve

2 servings

100 minutes

Chicken with quince and potatoes in a sleeve is a dish that surprises with its combination of flavors and aromas. Quince, known for its honey-fruity notes, adds exquisite sweetness to the tender chicken meat, while potatoes contribute richness and softness. This recipe hails from traditional European cuisine, where the balance of taste and texture is valued. Baking in a sleeve allows the ingredients to fully unfold, filling the dish with juiciness and rich aroma. It is suitable for both family dinners and festive tables, surprising guests with an unusual combination of products. The result is tender meat with a golden crust infused with spices and fruity notes. This easy-to-make dish will be an excellent choice for those wanting to try something new without giving up familiar and beloved ingredients.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 921.2
• Proteins: 42.4g
• Fats: 57.8g
• Carbohydrates: 62.1g

Ingredients

• Chicken legs: 2 pc
• Potato: 6 pc
• Quince: 2 pc
• Soy sauce: 2 tbsp
• Seasoning for chicken: 1 tsp
• Vegetable oil: 4 tbsp
• Ground dried garlic: 0.5 tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the products.

2. Wash the chicken drumsticks, dry them, and cut them into two parts.

3. Sprinkle with seasoning, add pepper, add garlic, rub the bird.

   Required ingredients:

   • Seasoning for chicken: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground dried garlic: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

4. Add soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, mix, cover, and let sit for 30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
   • Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons

5. Wash the quince, cut into four parts, remove the core. Slice each part into 1.5 cm thick pieces.

6. Peel the potatoes, dry them, and cut into 2 cm thick slices.

7. Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the quince on both sides until lightly golden.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons

8. In the same oil (add more if necessary), fry the potatoes until half-cooked and golden brown.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons

9. Mix the potatoes with quince (lightly salt the potatoes first) and place them in a sleeve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

10. Place the chicken on the potatoes with quince, pour the remaining marinade, tie the bag without piercing, and bake in the oven at 190 degrees for 1 hour.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken legs: 2 pieces
    • Quince: 2 pieces
    • Potato: 6 pieces

11. Serve hot on a shared dish or in portions.