Chicken baked with butter and herbs

6 servings

60 minutes

Chicken baked with butter and herbs is a true embodiment of home comfort and gastronomic sophistication. This recipe from Russian cuisine combines rich flavors: tender chicken meat is infused with a fragrant butter mixture that includes fresh tarragon and savory bacon. As a result, it becomes juicy, tender, and acquires an exquisite herbal note. Baking at high temperature allows for a perfect golden crust, while the rich aroma fills the home with warmth. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive feast, highlighting the richness of Russian culinary traditions.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 685.4
• Proteins: 44g
• Fats: 56.2g
• Carbohydrates: 0.6g

Ingredients

• Butter: 100 g
• Chicken: 1 pc
• Fresh tarragon: 50 g
• Bacon: 100 g
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Wash and dry the chicken. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken: 1 piece

2. Soften the butter with a fork, slightly beat it.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g

3. Chop the tarragon, chop the bacon. Mix with butter. Whip.

   Required ingredients:

   • Fresh tarragon: 50 g
   • Bacon: 100 g

4. Carefully separate the chicken skin from the meat with your fingers to create pockets in the breast, drumsticks, and wings.

5. Stuff these pockets with an oily mixture, rubbing it into the meat. Fill evenly, paying special attention to the breast (as the meat here is the driest).

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g
   • Fresh tarragon: 50 g
   • Bacon: 100 g

6. Place the chicken on a greased baking tray breast side up, wrapping the wing tips in foil. Bake at 200 degrees until cooked, about 40 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g
   • Salt:  to taste