Romanian Chicken Stew - Ostropel

Romanian Chicken Stew - Ostropel

Discover the savory charm of a traditional Romanian dish: Chicken Ostropel. This hearty and flavorful stew is a perfect blend of simple ingredients that create a rich, comforting sauce.

Paired with polenta, it delivers a satisfying and memorable meal. Whether you're exploring Romanian cuisine or looking for a comforting chicken recipe, this dish is sure to please.

Ingredients

Chicken legs
1 kg
boneless, skinless preferred
White onion
2 pieces
Red peppers
1 piece
Tomato paste
2 tbsp
White dry wine
100 ml
Laurel leaves
1 piece
Garlic cloves
5 pieces
Dry savory
0.5 tsp
optional
Salt and pepper
1 tbsp
to taste
Sunflower oil
3 tbsp

Step by step

Step 1

Wash the chicken thighs and pat them dry.

Heat oil in a pan and brown the thighs evenly.

Romanian Chicken Stew - Ostropel - Step 1
Step 2

Add the wine to the pan and cook until it completely evaporates.

Romanian Chicken Stew - Ostropel - Step 2
Step 3

Transfer the browned thighs to a saucepan or deeper cooking pot.

Romanian Chicken Stew - Ostropel - Step 3
Step 4

In the same pan used for the chicken, sauté the finely chopped onion and diced red pepper until softened.

Romanian Chicken Stew - Ostropel - Step 4
Step 5

Add the thyme and bay leaf to the mixture in the pan.

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Step 6

Stir in the tomato paste, mixing well, and let it cook for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.

Romanian Chicken Stew - Ostropel - Step 6
Step 7

Pour a glass of water into the pan to create a moderately thick sauce.

Bring this mixture to a boil.

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Step 8

Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken in the saucepan and place it on medium heat.

Once the mixture begins to boil, reduce the heat to low.

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Step 9

Allow it to simmer for about an hour to develop flavors and achieve the desired consistency.

Before turning off the heat, season with salt and pepper. Add the crushed garlic and immediately turn off the heat to preserve its fresh aroma.

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Step 10

Let the dish rest for 15 minutes.

During this time, prepare a batch of polenta to serve alongside the ostropel.

Serve warm with polenta for a delightful combination.

Enjoy your meal!

Romanian Chicken Stew - Ostropel - Step 10
Quantity: 1 kg (3-4 servings)
Prep time: 60 min
Difficulty: easy
Ready in: 30 min
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