Chicken marinated with chili and sage

6 servings

210 minutes

Chicken marinated with chili and sage is a vibrant dish of European cuisine that combines rich herbal and spicy notes. Sage gives the meat a deep aroma, while chili adds spiciness and a slight heat that is beautifully balanced by the freshness of lemon. This marinade makes the chicken juicy and flavorful, and baking in the oven allows all the nuances of the spices to unfold. The dish is perfect for a cozy dinner, and serving it with rice makes it harmonious and filling. Historically, such combinations of spices were often used in European gastronomy, especially in Mediterranean cuisine where herbs and spices play a key role.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 592.8
• Proteins: 29.6g
• Fats: 40.3g
• Carbohydrates: 28.5g

Ingredients

• Lemon: 2 pc
• Chicken: 1 kg
• Chili pepper: 2 pc
• Sage: 10 pc
• Olive oil: 100 ml
• Rice: 200 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut and marinate the prepared chicken. For the marinade, mix lemon juice with sage, oil, salt, pepper, and crushed chili. Leave for 2-3 hours.

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 2 pieces
   • Chicken: 1 kg
   • Chili pepper: 2 pieces
   • Sage: 10 pieces
   • Olive oil: 100 ml
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

2. Preheat the oven to 200°C.

3. Place the chicken in a baking dish, pour the marinade over it, and bake for about 1.5 hours.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken: 1 kg
   • Olive oil: 100 ml

4. Serve chicken with rice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Rice: 200 g