Chicken balls with potatoes under sour cream and cheese

4 servings

50 minutes

Chicken balls with potatoes under sour cream and cheese is a cozy dish of Russian cuisine, filled with the warmth of home. Its roots go back to the traditions of baking meat with potatoes, but the addition of sour cream and cheese turns an ordinary dinner into a true gastronomic delight. Tender chicken balls infused with garlic and spices perfectly complement crispy potato pieces, while the sour cream sauce with spicy garlic adds softness and rich flavor to the dish. The finishing touch is melted cheddar, creating an appetizing golden crust. This dish is versatile: it can be served for both family dinners and festive tables. It warms not only the stomach but also the soul, reminding one of the warmth of home cooking and the traditions of Russian hospitality.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 551.7
• Proteins: 40.5g
• Fats: 29.4g
• Carbohydrates: 29.3g

Ingredients

• Potato: 6 pc
• Chicken fillet: 2 pc
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Ground red pepper: to taste
• Sour cream 20%: 4 tbsp
• Olive oil: 1 tbsp
• Cajun spices: to taste
• Cheddar cheese: 200 g

Cooking steps

1. Peel the potatoes (6 pieces) and cut them into medium-sized cubes. Season well with salt and pepper. Then grease a baking dish with olive oil and place the potatoes in it.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 6 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Olive oil: 1 tablespoon

2. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and place the baking dish with potatoes for 20 minutes.

3. Cut the chicken breast into small pieces. Add salt, pepper, pour in the whipped egg and mix well. Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb the spices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 2 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Cajun spices:  to taste

4. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. Take sour cream, squeeze garlic into it, and mix everything well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream 20%: 4 tablespoons
   • Garlic: 2 cloves

5. Take the form with potatoes. From the prepared mixture, shape small balls. Place them on top of the potatoes and pour everything with the sauce. Especially pour well over the chicken balls.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 2 pieces
   • Sour cream 20%: 4 tablespoons

6. Place the baking dish in the oven at 200 degrees for 20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 2 pieces

7. Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheddar cheese: 200 g

8. Remove the baking dish with the balls and potatoes from the oven, sprinkle with cheese, and put it back in the oven for 10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cheddar cheese: 200 g