Chicken with potatoes, baked in kefir with garlic and herbs
4 servings
40 minutes
Chicken with potatoes baked in kefir with garlic and herbs is a dish filled with the warmth of Russian cuisine. Kefir makes the meat incredibly tender, while garlic and Provençal herbs add aroma and spiciness. The potatoes soaked in the juices of the chicken and marinade become soft and flavorful, while cherry tomatoes add a slight tanginess. This dish is perfect for family dinners when you crave comforting home-cooked food. Its roots go back to the traditions of Russian cuisine, where dairy products are often used for marinating meat, making it soft and juicy. Serving baked chicken with potatoes offers a harmony of textures and flavors that combine the tenderness of meat, the aroma of spices, and the softness of vegetables.
1
First, we make the marinade. Finely chop the garlic, add it to the kefir, season with salt, pepper, and herbs. Marinate the thighs for about 20-25 minutes.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Kefir: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Provencal herbs: to taste
- Chicken thighs: 4 pieces
2
We peel the potatoes and cut them into wedges. We place them in a baking dish, add olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Potato: 5 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Provencal herbs: to taste
3
Crush the garlic cloves with the edge of a knife and place them on the potatoes. Cut the cherry tomatoes into quarters and also add them to the dish. Place the chicken on top of the potatoes and pour over the remaining marinade. Bake in the oven at 200 degrees for about 40 minutes.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Cherry tomatoes: 4 pieces
- Chicken thighs: 4 pieces
- Kefir: to taste