Italian Chicken
5 servings
55 minutes
Italian chicken is a refined dish inspired by Mediterranean culinary traditions. Tender pieces of chicken are fried to a golden crust and then simmered in a fragrant sauce with sour cream, sweet carrots, and spicy green peas. Bay leaf adds a subtle hint of spice, giving depth to the flavor. This dish is characterized by its rich taste and harmonious combination of ingredients. It is perfect for a family dinner or cozy lunch, where simplicity in preparation meets Italian elegance. The stewed chicken becomes tender, infused with the creamy aroma of the sauce, while the vegetables add fresh notes to it. Such a treat fills the home with warmth and the true taste of Italy.
1
Cut a chicken weighing about 1 kg (or thighs) into portions, salt, and fry in odorless oil. Place the fried pieces in a roasting pan or pot.
- Chicken: 1000 g
2
Grate 2-3 medium carrots on a coarse grater and sauté in the oil used for frying chicken.
- Carrot: 3 pieces
3
Transfer everything from the pan to the pot. Add 400 grams of green peas with brine, 1 cup of sour cream, and 1-2 bay leaves. Salt to taste. Simmer in the oven or on low heat on the stove for 15-20 minutes.
- Canned green peas: 400 g
- Sour cream: 1 jar
- Bay leaf: 2 pieces