Chicken with Cream and Herbs

By Shaswathi Balaji

Ingredients:
Chicken – 1 1/4 kg, cut into pieces
Oil – 75 ml
Onions – 2, thinly sliced
Chicken Stock – 450 ml
Marjoram – 1/2 tsp
Basil – 1/2 tsp
Salt – 1/2 tsp
White Pepper – 1/2 tsp
Plain Flour – 1 tblsp
Single Cream – 3 tblsp
Green Olives – 15, stuffed
Parsley – 1 tblsp, chopped, for garnish

Method:
1. Heat oil in a large pan.
2. Add the chicken pieces and brown, turning from time to time.
3. Remove and keep aside.
4. Fry the onions until golden.
5. Return the chicken pieces to the pan.
6. Add the chicken stock, marjoram, basil, salt and pepper.
7. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat.
8. Cover and simmer until the chicken is tender.
9. Transfer the chicken to a serving dish and keep warm.
10. Blend the flour and cream in a small bowl until smooth.
11. Add this to the sauce along with olives.
12. Simmer for a few minutes, stirring all the time.
13. Pour this sauce over the chicken pieces.
14. Garnish with parsley.
15. Serve at once.

Shaswathi Balaji

Shaswathi Balaji, a young food enthusiast, celebrates the rich and diverse flavors of South Indian cuisine. Her culinary journey is a tribute to the traditional tastes of the south, from the tangy tamarind of Tamil Nadu to the spicy curries of Kerala. Her recipes brings a fresh, youthful perspective to these age-old cuisine, inviting readers to explore the vibrant world of South Indian food.

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