Juicy chicken strips, tender onions, a smooth creamy sauce and chili create a bold mix that is perfectly complemented by crispy fries. Krakonoš’s Fire is suitable for both lunch and dinner when you’re craving a spicy yet creamy dish made from everyday ingredients.
This recipe is inspired by the legendary tales of Krakonoš, yet its preparation is very simple. The meat and onions are sautéed together in one pan, everything is poured over with cream and allowed to thicken into a rich sauce. You can easily adjust the amount of chili to your taste, and as a side, use fries meant for baking or frying.
What you’ll need
For the chicken mix:
- 500 g chicken breast, cut into strips,
- salt to taste,
- freshly ground black pepper to taste,
- 1 large onion, sliced into wedges,
- a little oil for frying,
- 200 ml 33% whipping cream,
- chili to taste.
For the side:
- fries for baking or frying, according to your preference.
The original recipe does not specify exact amounts of fries, oil, or spices, so adjust them according to the number of servings and your own taste.
Step-by-step preparation:
1. Preparing the chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into strips, season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Also prepare a large onion and slice it into wedges so it’s ready for sautéing.
2. Searing the meat: Heat a little oil in a pan and briefly sauté the chicken strips until golden. Remove the cooked meat from the pan and set aside for a moment.
3. Sautéing the onion: In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed and add the onion wedges. Sauté until soft and starting to separate into individual layers.
4. Combining the mix: Return the sautéed chicken to the softened onions. Pour in 200 ml of 33% whipping cream and add chili to taste, so the final mix is as spicy as you like.
5. Simmering in the sauce: Simmer everything together over low heat. Continue until the creamy sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked through. Stir occasionally so the meat, onions, and sauce combine evenly.
6. Preparing the fries: Meanwhile, prepare your chosen fries exactly according to the instructions on the package. Depending on the type, bake or fry them until crispy on the outside.
7. Serving: Divide the finished spicy chicken mix onto plates and serve together with freshly prepared crispy fries. Serve the dish immediately so the sauce stays creamy and the fries retain their crunch.
How to adjust the spiciness
Add chili according to your taste, so you can easily control the intensity of the dish. If you’re unsure about the desired heat, start with a small amount and add more chili after mixing with the cream.
The cream softens the chili flavor and at the same time creates a creamy sauce. Therefore, only evaluate the seasoning once all parts of the mix are combined.
How to keep fries crispy
Prepare the fries at the same time as finishing the chicken mix and follow the instructions on the package. Pour the finished sauce next to them or serve it separately if you want to prevent them from softening too quickly.
Final tip
Simmer the chicken mix only until the meat is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened enough. Thanks to the combination of spicy chili, smooth cream, tender onions, and crispy fries, you’ll get a flavorful lunch or dinner without complicated preparation.
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