Kljukuša

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An easy recipe for the ultimate kljukuša with potatoes and chicken drumsticks

Servings

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 1 5

Total Time 1 10

EQUIPMENT

1 20 inch pie or pizza pan (or a square 12.5 x 9.5 x 1 inch cookie baking sheet)

INGREDIENTS

0.88 lbs potatoes (400 g)
6-8 pieces chicken drumsticks
2 eggs
2 onions
10 tbsp all-purpose flour (75 g)
1 cup milk (2.36 dl)
2/4 cup sour cream (180 g)
2 tbsp oil (30 ml)
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
2 tbsp dried chives (optional)
salt
black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 392 °F/200 °C.
Place the drumsticks in a bowl and thorougly mix them wih a tbsp of oil, salt, black pepper and chopped onion. The meat will taste best if you leave it to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Transfer the drumsticks to a well-greased pan. Bake at 392 °F/200 °C for 20 minutes.
In the meantime, prepare the batter. Peel and grate the potatoes and mix them with the seasoning that consists of chopped onions, garlic, salt, black pepper and dried chives.
In a separate bowl, whisk two eggs, flour and milk. Mix it all together with the potato batter.
After 20 minutes (when the drumsticks are starting to get a nice brown color), remove them from the oven, Add the batter to the pan and gently, evenly distribute it around the drumsticks.
Bake at 392 °F/200 °C for another 45 minutes.
Right before the end of baking, top your kljukuša with sour cream mixed with a pinch of salt and powdered garlic. Bake for the last 5 minutes.
When baked, let kljukuša settle for a few minutes and serve while still hot and fresh. It pairs perfectly with a salad and/or yogurt. Enjoy :)

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NOTES

TIPS FOR A PERFECT KLJUKUŠA:

Ensure a flavorful chicken marinade by allowing it to soak for at least 30 minutes, or for optimal taste, marinate longer.

Note that drumsticks require more marinating time compared to boneless parts.

Adjust ingredient quantities to fit your baking pan size; reduce ingredients or extend baking time for smaller pans. Avoid making the pie too thick, ensuring drumsticks are visible and potato batter bakes evenly.

Use uniform-sized drumsticks to ensure they will get baked evenly.

Mix your preferred cheese with sour cream (like mozzarella, cheddar, or feta) and spread it on top of kljukuša to make it taste even better. Bake until the cheese melts and gets that nice golden color.

For a vegetarian kljukuša, omit drumsticks and incorporate diced zucchini, carrots, bell peppers, spinach, or mushrooms into the potato mixture. Kljukuša tastes great as a main or side dish when made only with potatoes.

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley to add a burst of freshness.

Serve kljukuša alongside yogurt or soured milk or combine it with a fresh salad.

Author: Food nutters

Calories: 509kcal

Cost: $4.9

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Balkan, Slavic

Keyword: chicken, potato

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