Varna-Style Braised Chicken (Bulgarian Dish) Recipe

Name: Varna-Style Braised Chicken (Bulgarian Dish)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg chicken pieces, or cut-ups; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup butter; For the sauce; 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; Garnish (optional); basil leaves; thyme leaves

Servings: persons

1 1/2 kg chicken pieces, or cut-ups
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup butter
For the sauce
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
Garnish (optional)
basil leaves
thyme leaves

1
preheat oven to 200 degree Celsius.
2
heat oil and butter in wok, and in the meantime season chicken with salt, pepper and thyme.
3
add the seasoned chicken pieces to the wok and brown at all sides.
4
place the cooked chicken in a casserole dish and set aside.
5
For the sauce:
6
stir fry garlic and onions approximately 2-3 mins until soft, adding the rest of the sauce ingredients except mushrooms.
7
bring to a boil, then reduce heat and add the mushrooms.
8
Pour sauce over chicken, cover and bake for 1hr hour, or until cooked thoroughly.
9
garnish with basil or thyme and serve.

1161

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

132

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 kg chicken pieces, or cut-ups, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Varna-Style Braised Chicken (Bulgarian Dish) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Varna-Style Braised Chicken (Bulgarian Dish)

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