Chicken in creamy sauce with dill
4 servings
70 minutes
Chicken in creamy dill sauce is a tender and aromatic dish of European cuisine, combining the softness of chicken meat with a velvety cream texture. Dill adds freshness and zest, while lemon zest provides a light citrus note. This dish can be considered a legacy of traditional European recipes where cream plays a key role in creating rich sauces. Its simplicity and exquisite taste make it perfect for both cozy home dinners and festive tables.
1
Cut the prepared chicken into portion pieces. Drizzle with vegetable oil and rub with salt and pepper. Poke the skin with a knife or fork in several places.
- Chicken: 1 kg
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Preheat the microwave and grill the chicken for 12-15 minutes.
3
Peel and chop the onion. Finely chop the dill. Grate the lemon zest. Sauté the onion with dill and zest in vegetable oil for 3 minutes.
- Onion: 1 head
- Dill: 1 bunch
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
4
Heat the cream without boiling and pour it into a saucepan. Season to taste. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 5-6 minutes until thickened.
- Cream: 200 ml
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
5
Pour the sauce over the chicken in the dish. Cook on full power in the microwave for about 6 minutes.
6
Flip the chicken and cook for another 4 minutes.
