Chicken salad "Capercaillie's nest"
6 servings
30 minutes
The 'Capercaillie Nest' salad is a true masterpiece of Russian cuisine that combines simplicity and sophistication. The dish's name is inspired by its unique presentation—tender chicken fibers, crispy potato straws, and greens form a 'nest' with quail eggs in the center symbolizing a clutch. This dish captivates not only with its appearance but also with its rich flavors—juicy chicken breast, fresh cucumbers, and airy whites are harmoniously complemented by the spicy note of onion and the creamy softness of mayonnaise. Light yet filling, this salad is perfect for both festive tables and cozy family dinners. It highlights traditional Russian hospitality and the art of food decoration, creating an atmosphere of comfort and celebration.
1
Boil the chicken fillet until cooked (about 20 minutes after boiling). Let it cool.
- Chicken breast fillet: 500 g
2
Finely chop the chicken breast.
- Chicken breast fillet: 500 g
3
Finely chop the onion. Pour boiling water over it. Leave for 10 minutes (this is done to prevent the onion from being bitter). Then drain the water. Rinse the onion in cold water.
- Onion: 100 g
4
Peel the potatoes. Grate them on a grater for Korean carrots or cut into thin strips.
- Potato: 500 g
5
Fry the potatoes in a large amount of vegetable oil. To prevent the potatoes from sticking together, I recommend frying them in small batches.
- Vegetable oil: 200 ml
6
Cut the cucumbers into strips.
- Cucumbers: 250 g
7
Separate the whites from the yolks. Grate the whites on a fine grater.
- Chicken egg: 5 piece
8
Chop the greens finely.
- Fresh herbs: 200 g
9
Mix potatoes (leave some for garnish), cucumbers, fillet, egg whites, and onion. Salt to taste.
- Potato: 500 g
- Cucumbers: 250 g
- Chicken breast fillet: 500 g
- Chicken egg: 5 piece
- Onion: 100 g
- Salt: to taste
10
Fill with mayonnaise.
- Mayonnaise: to taste
11
Put in a salad bowl.
12
Sprinkle with finely chopped greens. Make a depression. Arrange the potatoes in a circle.
- Fresh herbs: 200 g
- Potato: 500 g
13
Place boiled and peeled quail eggs in the indentation.
- Quail egg: 4 pieces
14
If there are no quail eggs, you can make egg decorations for this salad from yolks. For this, they need to be mixed with mayonnaise, add finely chopped herbs, shape small balls from this mixture, and place them on the salad.
- Chicken egg: 5 piece
- Mayonnaise: to taste
- Fresh herbs: 200 g
