
🍗 Chicken Charlena
Chicken Charlena is a simple, savory dish perfect for your move-in kitchen.
Ingredients:
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Chicken cuts of your choice (breasts, thighs, drumsticks, etc.)
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Cooking oil of your choice (olive, avocado, etc.)
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 can tomato sauce (approx. 15 oz)
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1 packet of your favorite chicken sachet seasoning
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: 1/2 cup green peas
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Optional for an extra flavor-burst: 1 can of liverwurst (approx. 4.25 oz)
Instructions:
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Sear the Chicken
Heat a pan with your preferred cooking oil. Sear chicken on all sides over medium-high heat until lightly browned. Do not cook through. Remove and set aside in a medium pot or Dutch oven. -
Make the Sauce
In the same pan, sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent and fragrant. Add the tomato sauce and stir well. -
Combine and Season
Pour the sauce into the pot with the chicken. Add chicken sachet seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste. -
Simmer
Cover and let simmer on low to medium heat for about 30–40 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked and tender. -
Optional Touch
Stir in green peas during the last 5–10 minutes for added flavor and color. -
Optional for an extra flavor-burst
Stir in 1 can of liverwurst (approx. 4.25 oz)
Serving Suggestions:
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Roasted potatoes
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Steamed rice
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Warm bread
Enjoy your Chicken Charlena!