Description
Rich, comforting chicken stroganoff delivers classic Russian-inspired flavors through sour cream-based sauce and tender meat. Hearty ingredients combine for a satisfying meal that will comfort palates seeking traditional European cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Flour for dredging
- 3 tbsps (44 ml) olive oil, divided
- 1 tbsp (14 g) butter
- 8 oz (226 g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
- ½ medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- ⅔ cup (158 ml) chicken broth
- ½ cup (120 ml) full-fat sour cream
Instructions
- Protein Preparation: Slice chicken into uniform cubes, season comprehensively with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Coat each piece meticulously with flour, ensuring complete coverage.
- Protein Searing: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature. Execute batch cooking to achieve optimal golden-brown exterior, cooking each batch approximately 3 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer cooked chicken to a holding plate.
- Vegetable Caramelization: Utilize identical skillet to melt butter, introducing mushrooms and onions. Sauté until vegetables release moisture, developing rich caramelized surfaces and concentrated flavors, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Flavor Enhancement: Integrate Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and minced garlic into vegetable mixture. Allow aromatics to meld and intensify for one minute, stirring continuously.
- Sauce Development: Deglaze pan with chicken broth, thoroughly scraping accumulated browned fragments to capture maximum flavor complexity. Reintroduce cooked chicken, gently incorporating into aromatic sauce and simmering for two minutes.
- Creamy Finalization: Carefully fold in sour cream, maintaining low heat to prevent curdling. Stir consistently until sauce reaches luxuriously smooth consistency. Perform final seasoning adjustment with salt and pepper.
- Serving: Present immediately while sauce remains hot and velvety, ensuring optimal flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- Ensure Uniform Chicken Cuts: Slice chicken into consistent 1-inch cubes for even cooking and professional presentation.
- Batch Cook for Golden Perfection: Avoid overcrowding the skillet to achieve maximum browning and prevent steaming of chicken pieces.
- Watch Sauce Temperature: Heat sour cream gently on low temperature to prevent curdling and maintain silky smooth sauce texture.
- Flavor Layering Technique: Deglaze pan with chicken broth to capture caramelized bits, intensifying the overall dish’s depth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg