Pui la Cuptor cu Legume și Mujdei

Name: Pui la Cuptor cu Legume și Mujdei
Prep time: PT25 minutes
Cook time: PT1 hour 15 minutes
Total time: PT1 hour 40 minutes
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Moldova
Ingredients: 1 kg Whole chicken (cut into pieces or 4 chicken thighs/legs); 500 g Potatoes (peeled and cut into wedges); 2 medium Carrots (peeled and cut into thick rounds); 2 medium Bell peppers (seeded and cut into chunks); 1 large Onion (cut into wedges); 6 cloves Garlic (minced for chicken marinade, plus extra for mujdei); 6 tbsp Olive oil (divided); 1 tbsp Paprika; 1 tbsp Dried herbs (thyme, rosemary, or mixed); 1.5 tsp Salt (or to taste); 0.5 tsp Black pepper (freshly ground, or to taste); For Mujdei:; 8 cloves Garlic (finely minced); 1 tsp Salt; 4 tbsp Sunflower oil; 40 ml Cold water or broth; 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

A comforting and flavorful Moldovan dish featuring roasted chicken with a medley of vegetables, served with a pungent garlic sauce (mujdei). This recipe highlights the use of fresh, local ingredients and traditional cooking methods.

준비 시간25 minutes

조리 시간1 hour 15 minutes

총 시간1 hour 40 minutes

1회 제공량4

난이도Medium

원본· Feb 8

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👨‍🍳 조리법

1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
💡 전문가 팁: Ensure oven is fully preheated before placing the dish inside.
2
In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with 3 tbsp olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, dried herbs, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken.
3
Add the potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, and onion to the same bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 3 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp salt, and a pinch of black pepper. Toss to coat the vegetables.
4
Arrange the seasoned chicken and vegetables in a single layer in a large baking dish or on a baking sheet.
💡 전문가 팁: Avoid overcrowding the pan for even cooking and browning.
5
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes.
6
Remove the foil and continue baking for another 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender and slightly caramelized.
💡 전문가 팁: Baste the chicken and vegetables with pan juices halfway through this uncovered baking time for extra moisture and flavor.
7
While the chicken and vegetables are baking, prepare the mujdei. In a mortar and pestle, pound the minced garlic with 1 tsp salt until a smooth paste forms.
💡 전문가 팁: Alternatively, use a garlic press and mash the garlic with salt in a small bowl.
8
Gradually whisk in the sunflower oil, a little at a time, until the mixture is emulsified and creamy. Then, whisk in the cold water or broth until the sauce reaches a pourable consistency.
💡 전문가 팁: The cold water helps to lighten the sauce and create a smoother texture.
9
Once the chicken and vegetables are done, let them rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley.
10
Serve the roasted chicken and vegetables hot, with a generous dollop of mujdei on the side.
💡 전문가 팁: Mujdei can also be drizzled over the chicken and vegetables.

요리 기록 추적

💡 전문가 팁

✓For extra crispy chicken skin, you can pat the chicken dry before seasoning.
✓Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini, eggplant, or cauliflower.
✓If you prefer a richer mujdei, you can use a bit of sour cream mixed in, but traditional mujdei is oil-based.
✓The quality of garlic significantly impacts the flavor of mujdei.

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