Chicken fillet baked with pumpkin in the oven
6 servings
90 minutes
Baked chicken fillet with pumpkin is a dish that combines the tenderness of meat and the sweet velvety texture of pumpkin. This recipe traces back to European cuisine, where pumpkin is often used to add a light sweetness to meat dishes. Baking in the oven helps retain the juiciness of the chicken, while fragrant spices like bay leaf and black pepper create a harmonious and rich flavor. The light aroma of garlic and onion highlights the richness of the ingredients. This dish is perfect for a cozy home dinner or festive table. It can be served warm, garnished with fresh dill for a touch of freshness. This combination of flavors makes it an ideal choice for lovers of tender and warming dishes.
1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
2
Wash the meat well under running water, dry it a little, cut it into medium-sized cubes or strips, and place it in a separate container.
- Chicken fillet: 600 g
3
Peel the garlic, crush it through a press or finely chop it, and add it to the meat.
- Garlic: 1 head
4
Peel the onion, wash it well under running water, cut it into strips, and add it to the meat.
- Onion: 1 head
5
Salt the chicken to taste. Mix all the ingredients well. Cover the container with meat and let it marinate at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes.
- Salt: to taste
6
Peel the pumpkin, wash it well under running water, cut it into medium-sized cubes or strips, and place it in a baking dish.
- Pumpkin: 400 g
7
Place 2 bay leaves and 3 allspice berries in the prepared pumpkin.
- Bay leaf: 2 pieces
- Allspice peas: 3 pieces
8
Place the prepared chicken fillet in the mold.
- Chicken fillet: 600 g
9
Cut the butter or spoon it into the dish with pumpkin and meat.
- Butter: 100 g
10
Cover the dish with a lid or foil. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 30 minutes.
11
Serve the prepared dish warm or hot.
12
Upon request, finely chopped washed dill can be added when serving.
- Dill: to taste