Kabardian-style chicken
Description
This classic Kabardian-style chicken recipe is an excellent representative of Caucasian cuisine, with a perfect combination of ingredients and spices. In Kabardino-Balkaria itself, there are several variations of this dish, but three ingredients always remain constant: sour cream, onion, and, of course, chicken. Today I offer you what I consider the most successful recipe for Kabardian-style chicken, which I personally use quite often. In fact, all the ingredients are common and familiar in our everyday diet, but the cooking method and proportions are so well chosen that the resulting flavor is simply exquisite. And we must not forget about the spices—they play a crucial role in this dish. You can certainly make adjustments, but with the blend I'm suggesting, the chicken will turn out especially delicious.
Instructions
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Step 1
I used chicken drumsticks here, but you can use any part of the chicken. So, season the drumsticks with salt and place them on a preheated skillet with vegetable oil.
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Step 2
Cover the pan with a lid and simmer the meat over low heat for half an hour.
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Step 3
While the chicken is simmering, we can prepare the sauce. Chop the onion into cubes, mince the garlic, and place them in a heated skillet with vegetable oil.
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Step 4
Sauté the onion with garlic over medium heat until golden brown.
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Step 5
Then, blend the fried onion and garlic into a paste using a blender.
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Step 6
Place sour cream, curry, red pepper, and salt into a bowl with the chopped onion.
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Step 7
Finely chop the fresh parsley and add it to the bowl with the other ingredients, then mix well.
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Step 8
Transfer the prepared mixture to a saucepan and pour in broth or water, then mix again.
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Step 9
Place our chicken in a pot with the sauce and simmer over low heat for 10–15 minutes. Serve the ready Kabardian-style chicken with any side dish of your choice.