Gulchekhra

3 servings

35 minutes

Gulchehra is an exquisite dish of Uzbek cuisine that harmoniously combines tender chicken fillet and aromatic spices. Its name may be linked to the poetic image of a 'blooming face,' emphasizing the delicacy of flavor. Fried garlic and onion create a rich aroma, while milk and sour cream add a creamy texture and tenderness. Provencal herbs add a light spiciness, and dill completes the composition with freshness. The dish pairs perfectly with rice, flatbreads, or potatoes and is suitable for both cozy family dinners and festive gatherings. Gulchehra exemplifies how simple ingredients combined with culinary skill transform into true gastronomic poetry.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 302
• Proteins: 35.2g
• Fats: 11.7g
• Carbohydrates: 12.5g

Ingredients

• Garlic: 5 clove
• Chicken fillet: 400 g
• Onion: 1 pc
• Milk: 0.5 glass
• Sour cream: 7 tbsp
• Dill: 1 bunch
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Provencal herbs: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Fry the garlic cloves in a well-heated pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 5 clove

2. Cut the chicken fillet into large cubes, add to the garlic, and fry until the chicken pieces turn white.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 400 g

3. Then add milk, sour cream, pepper, salt, and spices to the pan, and simmer for 5-7 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 0.5 glass
   • Sour cream: 7 tablespoons
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Provencal herbs:  to taste

4. While the chicken is simmering, fry the onion in a separate pan until golden.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece

5. Add onion to the chicken, simmer for another 5 minutes, and add chopped dill.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dill: 1 bunch

6. Cook on low heat with a lid until ready.