Mushroom and Chicken Sauté

Mushroom and Chicken Sauté with Pearl Onions

Ingredients:

1 kg chicken thighs

400 g mushrooms

10-15 pearl onions

5-6 cloves of garlic (whole)

2 green bell peppers

1 red bell pepper

1 tablespoon tomato paste

2 tablespoons tomato sauce or 2 grated tomatoes

Salt, black pepper, paprika, cumin, oregano

1-2 tablespoons olive oil

Mushroom and Chicken Sauté Recipe:

Let’s start by placing the diced chicken thighs into a hot, lidded pan and sauté them until they change color.

Close the lid and cook over low heat until the chicken releases and absorbs its own juices.

Add 100 ml of hot water to the chicken as it absorbs the juices. Then, add the diced mushrooms when it’s about to finish cooking.

After stirring, close the lid and continue to cook over low heat until the mushrooms release and absorb their juices.

In a separate pan, heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil and sauté the pearl onions, garlic, and peppers in order.

Add the tomato paste and sauté until its aroma is released. Then, add the grated tomatoes (or tomato sauce) and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.

Add all the spices except for salt, mix well, and add them to the chicken and mushroom mixture. Let it simmer for 5-6 more minutes over low heat.

Before turning off the heat, add salt and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Enjoy your meal!

Here are some tips for cleaning mushrooms:

Cleaning with a Brush or Paper Towel: Instead of washing the mushrooms, use a brush or a clean paper towel to wipe them clean. Mushrooms can absorb a lot of water, so cleaning them without losing their flavor is preferred.

Trimming the Stems: Clean the mushrooms before trimming their stems. Cleaning the stems is better if you plan to use them later.

Trimming the Bottom of Mushrooms: You can clean the bottom parts of the mushrooms by cutting them if they look dirty or muddy.

Wipe with a Dry Cloth: After cleaning, gently wipe the mushrooms with a dry cloth to remove excess moisture.

Slicing or Keeping Whole: Depending on your recipe, you can choose to slice the mushrooms or keep them whole. Sliced mushrooms cook faster, while whole mushrooms may provide better flavor in some dishes.

Use Immediately: After cleaning, use the mushrooms immediately if possible. Cleaned mushrooms can spoil quickly when exposed to air.

Freezing for Storage: If you don’t plan to use fresh mushrooms right away, you can clean and slice them, then freeze them for later use.