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Bulgarian Chicken

Cultural Context

Originating from Bulgaria, this dish reflects the country's love for hearty, flavorful meals often enjoyed during family gatherings. Traditionally, it showcases the use of fresh herbs and local produce, embodying the essence of Bulgarian home cooking. Today, variations can be found across Eastern Europe, with adaptations that reflect local tastes and ingredients.

BulgarianBGmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 whole chicken
1 cup chopped onions
1 can of tomatoes
1 cup can of tomato sauce
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon mustard
1/4 cup sherry
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons butter

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken breasts

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are more affordable and remain juicy when cooked.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is cost-effective for roasting.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth provides flavor without meat.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne adds heat at a lower cost.

1

Season the chicken.

2

Bake the chicken in the oven for about 45 minutes.

3

Combine chopped onions in a pan.

4

Add can of tomatoes (whole or diced) to the pan.

5

Follow with a can of tomato sauce.

6

Add salt, thyme, and black pepper.

7

Add minced garlic.

8

Add mustard and sherry to the pan.

9

Pour in olive oil and white wine vinegar.

10

Mix everything up in the pan.

11

Add the chicken to the pan and stir to cover it in the sauce.

12

Cover the pan and bake for an hour.

Cooking Techniques

roastingseasoning

Equipment Needed

roasting panmeat thermometercutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Bulgarian Roasted ChickenPechena Pileshka

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