Fried chicken with onions and santorini sauce
4 servings
30 minutes
Fried chicken with onions and Santorini sauce is a fragrant dish of Greek cuisine that embodies Mediterranean traditions. It combines tender, juicy meat infused with spices and caramelized onions that add sweetness and depth of flavor. The finishing touch is a tomato sauce that provides a sweet-sour note. This recipe traces back to the culinary traditions of Santorini island, known for its rich aromas and fresh ingredients. The dish pairs perfectly with potatoes or polenta and is ideal for both cozy family dinners and festive gatherings. Its rich flavor, harmony of sweetness, acidity, and spice makes it a true gastronomic delight that reveals the richness of Greek cuisine.
1
In a large bowl, marinate the chicken in olive oil with garlic, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper for 20 minutes.
- Chicken drumsticks: 4 pieces
- Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons
- Finely chopped garlic: 1 head
- Paprika: to taste
- Oregano: to taste
- Salt: to taste
- Fresh bell pepper: to taste
2
Cover the bottom of the pan with a thin layer of sugar. Add sliced onions and pour in water to cover the onions.
- Sugar: to taste
- Green onion tops (scallion greens): 6 pieces
3
Cover the pan with baking paper and keep on low heat until the liquid evaporates.
4
Add oil and wait for the onion to caramelize.
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
5
Remove the chicken from the marinade and grill until it is tender.
- Chicken drumsticks: 4 pieces
6
Heat the tomato sauce in a small pot.
- Passata (sieved tomatoes): 200 g
7
Divide the chicken onto 4 plates and drizzle with tomato sauce. Arrange caramelized onions around the chicken. Drizzle with a small amount of olive oil.
- Chicken drumsticks: 4 pieces
- Passata (sieved tomatoes): 200 g
- Green onion tops (scallion greens): 6 pieces
- Extra virgin olive oil: 3 tablespoons
8
Serve with potatoes or polenta.
