Hungarian Roast Chicken With Horseradish Sauce

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Hungarian Roast Chicken With Horseradish Sauce - A delicious twist on a classic roast chicken
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon kosher salt ( plus more for seasoning )
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon finely ground dried porcini mushrooms ( optional )
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed , cracked
fresh ground black pepper
1 chicken , trimmed of excess fat and giblets removed
1 large shallot , sliced ( or 1/2 medium red onion )
1/2 lemon , zest of , peeled in large strips
1 -2 tablespoon horseradish , drained ( I use prepared horseradish )
1/4 cup sour cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
480
Sugar
2g
Fat
36g
This mouth-watering dish is a classic Hungarian recipe with a twist. The chicken is roasted with a delicious garlic butter and paprika rub, giving it a smoky and rich flavor that's perfect for any occasion. The horseradish cream sauce is a tangy and refreshing complement to the chicken that brings out all the flavors in the dish. Serve it with your favorite sides or enjoy it on its own for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
2.Combine garlic and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt in a mortar and pestle or with a knife and scrape into a small bowl.
3.Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
4.Whisk in the garlic paste, paprika, porcini mushrooms (if using), and caraway seeds.
5.Season with black pepper.
6.Rub the garlic butter mixture all over the chicken and under the skin.
7.Season chicken with more kosher salt, if desired, and put shallots and lemon zest in the cavity.
8.Roast chicken in the oven for about 45-50 minutes.
9.For the horseradish cream sauce, mix horseradish and sour cream together in a small bowl.
10.Serve hot with horseradish cream sauce.

PROS

This recipe is easy to make and produces a flavorful and juicy roast chicken with a crispy skin.

The horseradish sauce adds a tangy and creamy flavor that pairs perfectly with the chicken.

CONS

The high heat cooking method used in this recipe may result in the smoke alarm going off.

If you have sensitive smoke detectors, you may want to open windows and doors while cooking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein and is low in fat, making it a healthier meat option.
Horseradish contains antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties that can help boost your immune system and fight off infections.

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