Chicken in pots with potatoes and mushrooms
6 servings
80 minutes
Chicken in pots with potatoes and mushrooms is a soulful dish of Russian cuisine inspired by village traditions. The combination of tender chicken meat, aromatic mushrooms, and fluffy potatoes creates a harmony of flavors. The vegetables soak up the meat juices, and the layers of ingredients placed in a ceramic pot become especially tender during long stewing. Mayonnaise and butter give the dish a light creaminess, while garlic adds spicy notes. Serving directly in pots is not only beautiful but also keeps the warmth, allowing all aromas to unfold. This is the perfect treat for a cozy family dinner and a way to immerse oneself in the atmosphere of a Russian village where pots symbolize home hearth and leisurely meals.
1
We cut chicken legs, thighs, or wings into small pieces or separate the meat from the bones and cut it into pieces.
- Chicken: 300 g
2
In a pan, heat some oil and fry the chicken pieces. Step 3. Separately, fry the onion in a pan. Step 4. Peel and dice the potatoes. Peel the carrot and grate it coarsely. Combine the potatoes with the grated carrot and add salt.
- Chicken: 300 g
- Salt: to taste
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Potato: 7 pieces
3
Separately, fry the mushrooms in a pan.
- Button mushrooms: 250 g
4
In a ceramic pot, we layer: fried onions, fried meat, a layer of potatoes with carrots, a layer of meat, a layer of potatoes, and a layer of mushrooms, topped with herbs. Each layer is salted and slightly peppered.
- Mayonnaise: to taste
- Garlic: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Fresh herbs: to taste
5
Pour some leftover oil from the pan, add mayonnaise, squeeze garlic, and place a piece of butter on top.
- Mayonnaise: to taste
- Garlic: to taste
- Cheese: 200 g
6
Pour water almost to the top, cover with a lid, and place in the oven. Stew for 1 hour.
7
We serve directly in pots.
