Chicken with beans in the oven
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. Many people are afraid to work with beans, let alone use them as a side dish or as a filling, which is very unfortunate. I once read in a cookbook a method that significantly reduces the cooking time for this type of legume. When baked in the oven, beans release their aroma and flavor, making the dish very tasty and nutritious. The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, I rinse the beans under running water, then transfer them to a pot and pour three glasses of cold water over them.
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Step 2
2. Place the pot on the stove, bring to a boil, cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat, cover with a lid, and let it sit for 60 minutes. After an hour, the beans will be almost ready, so I pour 2 cups of water over them and place the pot back on the stove. Once boiling, simmer over low heat until fully cooked, then drain in a colander.
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Step 3
3. Cut the smoked chicken breast into small cubes (you can use any other smoked meat).
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Step 4
4. Clean and wash the peppers and onions, wash the celery, and cut everything into small pieces. Peel and chop the garlic.
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Step 5
5. I pour a little vegetable oil into a frying pan, place the brisket on the heated surface, and fry it.
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Step 6
6. Add the remaining chopped vegetables to the meat, mix everything and cook until tender.
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Step 7
7. Add boiled beans to the vegetables in the pan, season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 8
8. I thoroughly wash the chicken (both outside and inside), then dry it with paper towels. In a bowl, I mix 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, add soy sauce and honey, add pepper, then rub the resulting mixture all over the chicken.
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Step 9
9. Place the prepared filling inside the chicken and cover with a half of bell pepper. Bake in a preheated oven at 220°C for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 170°C and continue baking for another 45–60 minutes.
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Step 10
10. I take the cooked chicken out of the oven, remove the stuffing, and serve the bird with the side dish that was inside.