Chicken hearts in mustard-cheese sauce
4 servings
35 minutes
Chicken hearts in mustard-cheese sauce is a dish where the simplicity of ingredients transforms into a true culinary masterpiece. In Russian cuisine, offal has always held an important place, valued for its nutrition and rich flavor. Tender hearts infused with the aroma of Dijon mustard and cream acquire a special velvety texture, while mushrooms add softness and depth. The sauce enriched with melted cheese and spices creates a harmonious balance of spiciness and tenderness. This dish is perfect for a cozy home dinner and pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or fresh bread. Each bite is a combination of warmth, richness, and gastronomic elegance that makes you return to this recipe again and again.
1
Mix oil, 1 tablespoon of mustard, pepper, and a little salt. Place the chicken hearts in this mixture in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Olive oil: 20 ml
- Dijon mustard: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Chicken hearts: 500 g
2
Then fry the hearts in melted butter on all sides. Add the chopped mushrooms to them.
- Clarified butter (ghee): 2 tablespoons
- Chicken hearts: 500 g
- Button mushrooms: 100 g
3
After a few minutes, pour in the sauce and cream and heat slowly, stirring.
- Cream: 150 ml
4
Make a ball from flour and butter, add it with mustard to the sauce and dissolve it. Remove the sauce from heat and add half of the grated cheese.
- Wheat flour: 1 teaspoon
- Butter: 1 teaspoon
- Dijon mustard: 2 tablespoons
- Grated cheese: 100 g
5
Cook under the lid for another 5-7 minutes.
6
Sprinkle with grated cheese, mix well. Once the cheese melts, remove from heat.
- Grated cheese: 100 g
