Chicken and Cheese Steps
6 servings
90 minutes
Chicken-cheese steps are a refined dish of Russian cuisine that harmoniously combines tender chicken meat and aromatic baked cheese. This recipe embodies the traditions of home cooking, allowing for an incredibly juicy and appetizing treat. The light crunch of the baked cheese reveals the rich flavor of the spiced chicken mince with onions, creating a layered effect reminiscent of steps. The dish is perfect for festive gatherings and cozy family dinners. Due to its simplicity in preparation and richness in flavor, it has become a favorite among cooks who appreciate hearty and aromatic recipes. It is served with herbs and vegetables, highlighting the natural beauty and richness of flavors. This is not just a snack but a true culinary masterpiece!
1
Grate the cheese on a coarse grater.
- Cheese: 300 g
2
Mix eggs, sour cream, salt, and spices.
- Quail egg: 10 pieces
- Sour cream: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Spices: to taste
3
Combine cheese and eggs, mix thoroughly.
- Cheese: 300 g
- Quail egg: 10 pieces
4
Peel the onion, wash it, and chop it finely.
- Onion: 2 heads
5
Wash the thigh fillet, dry it, and chop it finely.
- Chicken thigh fillet: 500 g
6
Mix cheese and eggs with onion, line a baking tray with parchment, and pour into the mold. Bake in the oven at 200 degrees for 10 minutes.
- Cheese: 300 g
- Quail egg: 10 pieces
- Onion: 2 heads
7
Make minced meat, add salt and pepper.
- Chicken thigh fillet: 500 g
- Salt: to taste
- Spices: to taste
8
Take out the cheese base and spread the filling on top. Place in an oven preheated to 200 degrees for 10 minutes to bake.
- Chicken thigh fillet: 500 g
9
Remove from the oven, cool down, and cut into strips.
10
Lay the strips in steps, wrap in parchment to hold the shape. Place in an oven preheated to 200 degrees for 30 minutes and bake.
11
Remove from the oven and cool for serving. Garnish with herbs and vegetables when serving.