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Traditional Romanian Chicken Ostropel in Rich Garlic-Tomato Sauce
Homestyle Romanian comfort classic: succulent browned chicken simmered in a luscious garlic-tomato sauce scented with bay leaves and fresh parsley.
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Ingredients
4servings
- Bone-in chicken thighs650 g
- Crushed tomatoes in juice350 g
- Garlic cloves6 clove
- Medium onion1 piece
- Bay leaves2 piece
- Fresh parsley, chopped20 g
- Sunflower or olive oil30 ml
- Warm water100 ml
- Salt
Preparation Steps
1
Sear chicken thighs in oil over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes until golden on both sides.
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2
Remove chicken to a plate, sauté onion in the remaining pan juices for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
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3
Add crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, water, and salt; return chicken to pan, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
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4
Add thinly sliced garlic and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until sauce is glossy and thick. Finish with fresh parsley.
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Provenance & Public Domain Audit
Source: Patrimoniul Culinar Tradițional Românesc / USDA Public Domain Historical Archive (National Agricultural Library (USDA))
Legal status: Public Domain (17 U.S.C. § 105) • 17 U.S.C. § 105
License: Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal
