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New Potatoes in Creamy Chicken Sauce (Cartofi Noi în Smântână)

A comforting Romanian-inspired dish with oven-roasted baby potatoes and juicy chicken in a rich sour cream sauce, finished with fresh dill.

Ingredients
    For the Potatoes:
  • A few small new potatoes (as needed)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • Sweet paprika (to taste)
  • Garlic powder (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
    • For the Sauce and Meat:
  • 3 chicken thighs (cut into strips) (Optional: substitute with chicken breast)
  • Salt, black pepper, sweet paprika (to taste)
  • Optional: hot paprika (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese spice mix (optional but recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for marinating)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for frying)
  • 2-3 tablespoons sour cream (or substitute with cooking cream)
  • A splash of water (for thinning the sauce)
  • Fresh dill (finely chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
  1. Prepare the Potatoes:
      • Wash the new potatoes thoroughly and make shallow cuts with a knife across each.
      • In a large bowl, season with salt, pepper, sweet paprika, and garlic powder.
      • Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss to coat well.
      • Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and add 2 sprigs of rosemary.
      • Roast in a preheated oven at 200°C (392°F) for about 25 minutes, or until golden and tender.
  2. Prepare the Chicken:
      • Cut the chicken thighs into thin strips.
      • In the same bowl used for potatoes (for extra flavor), season the chicken with:
        • Salt, black pepper, sweet paprika (and hot paprika if desired)
        • 1 teaspoon Chinese spice mix
        • 1 tablespoon olive oil
      • Mix thoroughly until evenly coated.
  3. Cook the Chicken & Sauce:
      • In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
      • Add the chicken and sauté for about 10 minutes, or until browned on all sides.
      • Remove excess oil with a napkin if necessary.
      • Add 2–3 tablespoons of sour cream (or cooking cream), and a splash of water to create the sauce.
      • Simmer gently until the sauce thickens.
  4. Assemble the Dish:
      • Once the potatoes are roasted and the sauce is ready, combine them on a plate.
      • Generously sprinkle chopped fresh dill over the top.
    Serve hot with a fresh salad or a simple pickle on the side. Perfect for a cozy dinner!
Read it online: https://yummy.expert/recipe/new-potatoes-in-creamy-chicken-sauce-cartofi-noi-in-smantana/