Chicken in creamy sauce with dill

4 servings

70 minutes

Chicken in creamy dill sauce is a tender and aromatic dish of European cuisine, combining the softness of chicken meat with a velvety cream texture. Dill adds freshness and zest, while lemon zest provides a light citrus note. This dish can be considered a legacy of traditional European recipes where cream plays a key role in creating rich sauces. Its simplicity and exquisite taste make it perfect for both cozy home dinners and festive tables.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 636.8
• Proteins: 42.5g
• Fats: 49.1g
• Carbohydrates: 6.8g

Ingredients

• Chicken: 1 kg
• Onion: 1 head
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Dill: 1 bunch
• Cream: 200 ml
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the prepared chicken into portion pieces. Drizzle with vegetable oil and rub with salt and pepper. Poke the skin with a knife or fork in several places.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken: 1 kg
   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Preheat the microwave and grill the chicken for 12-15 minutes.

3. Peel and chop the onion. Finely chop the dill. Grate the lemon zest. Sauté the onion with dill and zest in vegetable oil for 3 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Dill: 1 bunch
   • Lemon: 1 piece
   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons

4. Heat the cream without boiling and pour it into a saucepan. Season to taste. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 5-6 minutes until thickened.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream: 200 ml
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

5. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the dish. Cook on full power in the microwave for about 6 minutes.

6. Flip the chicken and cook for another 4 minutes.