Fried chicken with tomatoes and zucchini
4 servings
30 minutes
Fried chicken with tomatoes and zucchini is a classic Russian dish that combines simplicity of preparation with rich flavor. Historically, such recipes were popular in rural cuisine, where fresh seasonal vegetables and poultry meat were valued. Juicy chicken fried to a golden crust gains a tender texture thanks to stewing in sour cream sauce. The garnish of fried tomatoes and zucchini adds a light sweetness and spiciness to the dish, while fresh herbs complete the composition with aroma. This dish is perfect for a family dinner – it is nutritious, fragrant, and appetizing. Serving it on a warmed plate with herbs makes it even more appealing, evoking associations with cozy home meals.
1
Cut the prepared chicken into 4 pieces, slice the tendons of the joints of the legs and wings, spread them out, and lightly pound with a mallet.
- Poussin (young chicken): 1 piece
2
After that, salt, sprinkle with pepper, place skin side down in a heated shallow pot with oil, and fry. Then flip, fry the other side, add two tablespoons of sour cream, cover the pot with a lid, and cook the chickens on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Vegetable oil: 3 tablespoons
- Sour cream: 2 tablespoons
3
Fry the halved tomatoes separately and the peeled and sliced zucchini.
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
- Zucchini: 1 piece
4
When serving cooked chickens, place them on a heated dish and garnish with slices of fried zucchini and tomato, drizzle with strained juice from frying, and sprinkle with parsley or dill.
- Fresh herbs: to taste
