Chicken under a vegetable cap
4 servings
30 minutes
Chicken under a vegetable cap is a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that combines the tenderness of chicken fillet with the richness of vegetable flavor. It embodies the traditions of home cooking where each detail complements another: aromatic spices give depth to the meat while soft vegetables create an appetizing texture. Olives add a light spiciness, mayonnaise provides creamy tenderness, and cheese forms a golden, gooey crust. This dish is perfect for both everyday dinners and warm family gatherings. Simple to prepare yet elegant in taste, it harmoniously pairs with any side dishes from mashed potatoes to fresh salad. Chicken under a vegetable cap is a celebration of flavor that delights everyone who tries it.
1
Cut the fillet in half, add dried dill, ground dried garlic, black and red hot pepper, salt, and mix. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Chicken fillet: 1 g
- Dried dill: 1 g
- Ground dried garlic: 1 g
- Ground black pepper: 1 g
- Ground red pepper: 1 g
2
Grate the carrot and sauté it in a pan with the onion until semi-cooked. Slice the olives into rounds.
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Onion: 1 piece
- Olive: 1 jar
3
Place the marinated fillet on a baking sheet lightly greased with sunflower oil. Top it with olives and sautéed vegetables. Spread mayonnaise on top and sprinkle with cheese.
- Chicken fillet: 1 g
- Olive: 1 jar
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Onion: 1 piece
- Mayonnaise: 4 tablespoons
- Cheese: 300 g
4
The cooked chicken can be served with any side dish.