Baked chicken with vegetables
4 servings
60 minutes
Baked chicken with vegetables is a cozy dish of Russian cuisine that combines simplicity of preparation with rich flavor. Its appeal lies in the harmony of tender chicken meat and aromatic roasted vegetables infused with fragrant herbs and olive oil. Potatoes become soft and flavorful, while carrots and celery add a hint of sweetness. A light touch of balsamic vinegar enhances the depth of flavor, and fresh parsley adds a note of freshness. Historically, such dishes were popular in Russian village cuisine where food needed to be nutritious and accessible. This recipe is perfect for a family dinner, creating an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. The dish can be served with rye bread or a light salad, making it even more hearty and festive.
1
Preheat the oven to 220 degrees.
2
Wash and chop the vegetables.
- Carrot: to taste
- Celery: to taste
- Potato: 1 kg
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: to taste
- Broccoli: to taste
3
Place in a baking dish.
- Carrot: to taste
- Celery: to taste
- Potato: 1 kg
- Onion: 1 head
- Garlic: to taste
- Broccoli: to taste
4
Sprinkle with olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Balsamic vinegar: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
5
Lay out the dry herbs.
- Rosemary: to taste
- Oregano: to taste
- Thyme: to taste
6
Sprinkle the legs and thighs with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Place on the vegetables and bake for about an hour until the chicken is cooked. Remove the chicken from the dish, mix the vegetables, and keep in the oven for another 5-10 minutes. Cool and serve. Serve with fresh parsley.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Chicken drumsticks: 1 kg
- Parsley: to taste
