Chicken with onions and mustard seeds, stewed in white wine
2 servings
30 minutes
This exquisite European recipe combines tender chicken fillet, aromatic onion, and spicy mustard seeds slowly stewed in dry white wine. The history of such a dish roots in French culinary traditions, where wine sauces enhance the depth of meat flavor. White wine gives the chicken a refined acidity that harmonizes with the buttery softness and spiciness of oregano. Mustard seeds release their aroma, adding zest to each bite. Served with mashed potatoes — this side dish highlights the tenderness of the meal, turning it into a true gastronomic delight. A great choice for a cozy dinner or festive lunch.
1
Cut the onion into small cubes.
- Onion: 1 head
2
Heat olive oil in a pan and melt 50 g of butter with it.
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Butter: 100 g
3
Fry the onion until translucent.
- Onion: 1 head
4
Pour white wine over the onion and simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Dry white wine: 50 ml
5
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Chicken fillet: 2 pieces
6
Cook the chicken with onion, adding mustard seeds, for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chicken fillet: 2 pieces
- Mustard seeds: 10 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
7
Melt the remaining butter in a saucepan and fry the flour in it.
- Butter: 100 g
- Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon
8
Add fried flour to the chicken and mix thoroughly. Add oregano.
- Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon
- Dried oregano: to taste
9
Serve with mashed potatoes.