Traditional Varna-Style Braised Chicken (Bulgarian Dish)
A classic and flavorful Bulgarian dish featuring tender braised chicken in a rich and savory sauce.
Ingredients
| 1 ½ | kg chicken pieces, or cut-ups |
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| 1/2 | teaspoon dried thyme |
| 1/2 | teaspoon salt |
| 1/2 | teaspoon pepper |
| 5 | tablespoons olive oil |
| 1/4 | cup butter |
| 5 | garlic cloves, minced |
| 2 | medium onions, chopped |
| 1/2 | cup dry sherry |
| 3 | tablespoons tomato paste |
| 1 | pinch dried basil |
| 2 | tablespoons white wine vinegar |
| 1 | teaspoon sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon mustard |
| 4 | large tomatoes, chopped |
| 3 | cups mushrooms, sliced |
| basil leaves | |
| thyme leaves |
Instructions
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius. |
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| 2. | In a wok, heat olive oil and butter. Meanwhile, season the chicken pieces with salt, pepper, and dried thyme. |
| 3. | Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the wok and brown them on all sides. |
| 4. | Transfer the cooked chicken to a casserole dish and set aside. |
| 5. | For the sauce: |
| 6. | Saute minced garlic and chopped onions for approximately 2-3 minutes until soft. Add the dry sherry, tomato paste, dried basil, white wine vinegar, sugar, and mustard. Stir well to combine. |
| 7. | Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and add the sliced mushrooms. |
| 8. | Pour the sauce over the chicken in the casserole dish, cover it, and bake for 1 hour or until the chicken is cooked thoroughly. |
| 9. | Garnish with fresh basil or thyme before serving. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 779.7 kcal |
| Protein | 49.7 g |
| Fat | 57.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g |
| Sugar | 7.3 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița