Stewed chicken with celery and zucchini
5 servings
100 minutes
Braised chicken with celery and zucchini is a dish that embodies the coziness of home cooking and the traditions of Russian culinary arts. Tender chicken meat soaked in the juices of fresh vegetables gains softness and rich flavor. Zucchini adds lightness to the dish, celery provides a pleasant spiciness, and tomatoes contribute juiciness. A lemony note gives exquisite freshness, while the aroma of dill completes the harmony of flavors. The dish is baked in the oven, allowing the ingredients to fully reveal their properties and create a rich bouquet of aromas. Braised chicken is perfect for family dinners as well as cozy gatherings with loved ones. It’s not just food — it’s warm memories of home and traditions that unite generations.
1
Rub chicken parts with salt and pepper, lightly fry until golden crust forms.
- Chicken: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Cut zucchini, lemon, and celery stalks into squares. Slice tomatoes into rounds. Chop dill finely.
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Celery: 5 stem
- Tomatoes: 3 pieces
- Dill: 1 bunch
3
Place the chicken in a baking dish and randomly sprinkle with vegetables. Top with tomato slices and sprinkle with dill. Drizzle with sunflower oil.
- Chicken: 1 piece
- Zucchini: 2 pieces
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Celery: 5 stem
- Tomatoes: 3 pieces
- Dill: 1 bunch
- Sunflower oil: 5 tablespoon
4
Send to a preheated oven (250 degrees) for one hour.
5
Take the dish out of the oven, mix the ingredients with a spatula, and remove the chicken from under the vegetables to let it brown.
6
Simmer for another fifteen minutes.
