Chicken baked in the oven
Description
Traditional recipe for stewed chicken. Bacon is added to give the chicken extra flavor. This dish is perfect for winter, as it is very warming. Moreover, it is very convenient to prepare, since almost all ingredients are cooked together in one pot. Try it and enjoy the delicious taste of chicken stewed with vegetables and bacon.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Cut the chicken into pieces. Pour 2 tbsp of olive oil into a skillet. Sear the chicken over medium heat until the pieces are browned on all sides, turning them frequently for even cooking. This will take about 10 minutes. Set the chicken aside.
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Step 2
2. Peel and chop the onion. Clean the mushrooms and cut them into not-too-small pieces. Peel the carrots and slice them into rounds. Cut the bacon into medium-sized pieces. Peel and finely chop the garlic. Grate the zest. Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius.
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Step 3
3. Add another spoonful of oil to the pan, add flour and fry. Add bacon, carrots, and onion, and cook for another 5 minutes, until all ingredients soften and the bacon browns. Stir while cooking. Add mushrooms and chicken, and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Transfer the contents of the skillet to an ovenproof dish. Add wine, brandy, chicken broth, garlic, lemon zest, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Mix all ingredients well. Place the dish in the oven and cook for 45 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Remove from the oven and taste; add more salt and pepper if needed. Time: 1 hour 40 minutes