A lighter, flavorful twist on the traditional drob, made with chicken instead of organ meat.
Homemade Chicken Drob (Romanian-Style Chicken Terrine) | Drob de pui de casă (terină de pui în stil românesc)
Ingredients
Meat:
For boiling:
Vegetables & Aromatics:
Binding:
Seasoning:
Instructions
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Boil the Chicken:
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- Wash the chicken thighs thoroughly and place them in a pot with clean water, salt, and ½ onion.
- Boil for 15–20 minutes until cooked, then set aside to cool.
- In a separate pot, boil the chicken breast for about 25 minutes. Let it cool afterward.
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Prepare the Green Onion Mixture:
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- Finely chop the green onion (and green garlic if using).
- Sauté in butter with a pinch of salt until softened.
- Set aside to cool.
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Chop the Meat:
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- Once cooled, cut both the thighs and chicken breast into cubes (uniform size not necessary).
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Combine the Ingredients:
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- In a large bowl, combine:
- Chopped chicken meat
- Cooked and cooled green onion mixture
- Chopped parsley and dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 beaten eggs
- In a large bowl, combine:
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Assemble the Drob:
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- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish.
- Beat the remaining 2 eggs and pour them over the top to create a golden crust.
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Bake:
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- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the top is golden and set.
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