Piletina sa Povrćem iz Rerne (Serbian Baked Chicken with Vegetables)
A hearty and flavorful Serbian dish featuring chicken baked with a medley of seasonal vegetables, seasoned with traditional herbs and spices. This is a comforting one-pan meal perfect for any occasion.
🧂 Ingredients
- 1.5 kg Chicken pieces (thighs and drumsticks)
- 500 g Potatoes(peeled and cut into chunks)
- 2 medium Carrots(peeled and sliced)
- 1 large Onion(chopped)
- 4 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 1 large Bell pepper (any color)(chopped)
- 2 medium Tomatoes(chopped)
- 1 medium Zucchini(sliced)
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- 250 ml Chicken broth or water
- 1.5 tsp Salt(or to taste)
- 1 tsp Black pepper(or to taste)
- 1 tsp Sweet paprika
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- 0.5 cup Black olives(optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
💡 Tip: Ensure oven is fully preheated before placing the dish inside. - 2
In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, pepper, sweet paprika, oregano, and thyme. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly. Let it marinate for at least 15-20 minutes at room temperature, or longer in the refrigerator.
⏱️ 20 minutes - 3
In a separate large bowl, combine the chopped potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, bell pepper, tomatoes, and zucchini. Drizzle with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper, and toss to combine.
💡 Tip: Using fresh vegetables will yield the best flavor. - 4
Arrange the seasoned vegetables in a single layer in a large baking dish or roasting pan. Place the marinated chicken pieces on top of the vegetables.
💡 Tip: Ensure there is some space between chicken pieces for even cooking. - 5
Pour the chicken broth or water around the edges of the baking dish. If using, scatter the black olives over the vegetables.
- 6
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
⏱️ 45 minutes - 7
Remove the aluminum foil and continue baking for another 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through, and the vegetables are tender.
⏱️ 35 minutes💡 Tip: If the chicken starts to brown too quickly, you can loosely tent it with foil. - 8
Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 10 minutes
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For extra flavor, you can add a splash of white wine to the baking dish along with the broth.
- ✓Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms, peas, or green beans.
- ✓Serve hot with a side of crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices.
🔄 Variations
- Use a whole chicken, cut into pieces, for a more traditional presentation.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.