Stewed chicken
6 servings
40 minutes
Braised chicken is a traditional dish of Moldovan cuisine, distinguished by its rich flavor and aroma. It is prepared using a slow-cooking method that allows the ingredients to fully develop their flavors. Butter adds softness, while tomato sauce with red wine provides a pleasant acidity and depth of taste. Bay leaves and herbs enhance the rich aroma of the dish. Historically, braised chicken was popular in Moldovan homes as an everyday treat that brought families together at the table. It is served with homemade bread, polenta, or vegetables, creating a harmony of flavors. The simplicity of preparation and availability of ingredients make this dish a versatile choice for a cozy family dinner.
1
Cut the prepared chicken into pieces, fry, and transfer to a saucepan.
- Chicken: 1 piece
- Butter: 100 g
2
Add fried onion, tomato sauce, a bit of dry red wine, salt, pepper, and let it simmer.
- Onion: 4 heads
- Tomato sauce: 1 glass
- Dry red wine: 0.5 glass
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Then transfer the pan to the oven and simmer until cooked.
- Chicken: 1 piece
4
At the end of cooking, add sugar, bay leaf, herbs, and pour in the remaining wine.
- Sugar: to taste
- Bay leaf: 2 pieces
- Fresh herbs: to taste
- Dry red wine: 0.5 glass
