Cooking Chicken with Sour Cream Sauce & Chestnut in the Village! Famous National Dish of Azerbaijan!

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

chestnuts

🥗Healthier: cooked mushrooms

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Mushrooms are more accessible and versatile

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Season chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, and paprika.

Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes per side.

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, melt butter and add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in chopped chestnuts and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Return chicken to the skillet, add bay leaves, and cover; cook for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Remove bay leaves and stir in sour cream and lemon juice until well combined.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring gently.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens