Creamy Chicken Ciulama

Ingredients

• 500g (1.1 lb) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 500g (1.1 lb) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 200ml (3/4 cup) sour cream 200ml (3/4 cup) sour cream
• 2 eggs 2 eggs
• Juice of 1 lemon Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 20g, 8g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 6g, 3g
• Protein: 35g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. 2.
   Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until translucent.
3. 3.
   Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides.
4. 4.
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the sour cream, eggs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
5. 5.
   Pour the sour cream mixture over the chicken in the skillet and stir well to combine.
6. 6.
   Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
7. 7.
   Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with polenta or mashed potatoes.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Chicken breast — To ensure tender and juicy chicken, avoid overcooking. Cook until the chicken is just cooked through to maintain its moisture.
• Sour cream — Use full-fat sour cream for a rich and creamy sauce. Avoid using low-fat or non-fat varieties as they may result in a thinner sauce.

Tips & Tricks

• For a touch of freshness, garnish the dish with a squeeze of lemon juice and some lemon zest.
• If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can add a tablespoon of flour to the sour cream mixture before pouring it over the chicken.
• To add some extra flavor, you can sauté the chicken with a sprinkle of paprika or your favorite herbs and spices before adding the sauce.

Serving advice

Serve the Creamy Chicken Ciulama hot, garnished with fresh parsley. Accompany it with a side of creamy polenta or fluffy mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce.

Presentation advice

Present the Creamy Chicken Ciulama in a shallow bowl, allowing the vibrant sauce to shine. Garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley for a pop of color.