Chicken in tomato sauce is a very popular dish on our dining tables. Delicate meat in a sweet and sour sauce, which is suitable for many side dishes. This is a great lunch or dinner.
Prepare the ingredients for cooking chicken in red sauce.
Wash the chicken drumsticks and thighs, dry and place in a hot pan with a little sunflower oil.
Fry the chicken until light golden brown on all sides. During the frying process, the chicken will release fat and fry in it. If there is a lot of fat, then simply drain the excess.
Peel, wash and chop the onions. Then add to the chicken pan.
Fry the onion and chicken for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally. You do not need to fry the onion too much, it should become transparent.
Transfer the onion and chicken to a comfortable, deep bowl, preferably with a thick bottom.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Pour in 250-300 ml. water. Cover the pot with a lid.
After 20-25 minutes, when the chicken is ready, that is, when pricking, the juice released will be light, add tomato paste and sugar to taste to the pan. Stir the chicken and sauce well.
Preheat the dish for another 5 minutes over low heat and turn it off.
Add chopped garlic to the finished dish and stir.
The chicken in red sauce is ready. Serve this aromatic, tasty dish to the table, sprinkle with herbs, with any side dish or just with fresh bread.
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