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KUŘECÍ STEHNA S BATÁTY A ŘEPOU

KUŘECÍ STEHNA S BATÁTY A ŘEPOU

Delicious chicken thighs roasted with sweet potatoes and beets, complemented by a mascarpone filling and a honey-mustard glaze.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Czech
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mascarpone Mixture
  • 150 g mascarpone Creamy Italian cheese for filling
  • 1 clove drcený stroužek česneku Crushed garlic for flavor
  • 2 citrony Zest from one, juice from both
  • 1 tsp sůl To taste
  • 1 tsp pepř To taste
  • 2 tbsp hrubozrnné hořčice Coarse-grained mustard
  • 3 tbsp tekutého medu Liquid honey for a sweet glaze
  • 100 ml suchého bílého vína Dry white wine for acidity
  • 4 pieces kuřecí stehna Chicken thighs, joint separated
  • 500 g oloupané červené řepy Peeled red beets, diced
  • 400 g oloupaných batátů Peeled sweet potatoes, diced
  • 2 tbsp olivový olej For drizzling
  • 2 handfuls baby špenátu Baby spinach for freshness
  • 1 bunch kopru Dill for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking Dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Mix mascarpone with garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  2. Combine lemon juice with mustard, honey, and wine. Cut beets and sweet potatoes into 2cm cubes.
  3. Score the thickest part of each chicken piece and fill with the flavored mascarpone.
  4. Arrange chicken and vegetables in a baking dish in a single layer. Pour over the honey-wine mixture, drizzle with olive oil, and season.
  5. Bake for approximately 40 minutes, longer if needed, until vegetables are tender and chicken reaches at least 74°C inside. Add spinach and chopped dill.

Notes

This dish is best served with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices.