Chicken in zacusca sauce – autumn in dishes

Autumn is the season when nature shows its colors and offers us an abundance of vegetables and fruits. Beyond the picturesque landscapes, autumn also means the preparation of traditional dishes, full of flavor. One of these delights is the recipe for chicken in zacusca sauce. Here’s how to combine the flavors of autumn with chicken, for a real culinary feast.

Ingredients:

• 4 Puiul Farmer’s Chicken thighs
• 2 cups of rustic zacusca
• 4 ripe peppers, cleaned and cut into strips
• 1 cup of chopped mushrooms (champignons, boletus mushrooms, galbiori).
• 1 medium eggplant, ripe and diced
• 2-3 cloves of garlic
• salt, pepper and olive oil

Method of preparation:

1. Zacusca is one of the most traditional Romanian dishes and lends itself wonderfully to this mix. If you don’t already have a jar of zacusca at hand, you can prepare rustic zacusca at home. With eggplant, ripe peppers and ripe tomatoes, prepared slowly, on a low heat, the zacusca is the star of this dish.
2. Heat a little oil in a pan and fry the Farmer’s Chicken thighs on both sides, until they become golden. Add the minced garlic cloves and let them become translucent.
3. Add the roasted peppers and eggplant to the pan. Mushrooms, boletus mushrooms or champignons, , come to complete with a … wild note specific to autumn recipes.
4. After letting the ingredients simmer together for a few minutes, add the zacusca and mix well. Let everything simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes.
5. Adjust the taste with salt and pepper, according to your preferences. Serve warm with a side dish of your choice and fresh bread.

Whether you’re a gourmand or just like to experiment in the kitchen, this chicken in zacusca sauce is perfect for cold fall days. By combining products specific to this period, such as eggplants, mushrooms and baked peppers, the result is unforgettable. Try this recipe and enjoy autumn in your dishes!