Hungarian Breaded Chicken with Creamy Green Peas

Ingredients

For the Breaded Chicken

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying

For the Creamy Green Peas

  • 2 cups green peas (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • A pinch of paprika (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

  1. Slice the chicken breasts into thin pieces.
  2. Season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Coat each piece in flour, dip it in beaten eggs, and cover it with breadcrumbs.

Step 2: Fry the Chicken

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Fry the breaded chicken for 4–6 minutes on each side, until golden brown and fully cooked.
  3. Place the chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 3: Cook the Green Peas

  1. Melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté the chopped onion until soft.
  2. Add the green peas and water or chicken broth.
  3. Cover and cook for 8–12 minutes, until the peas are tender.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the flour with the milk until smooth.
  5. Pour the mixture into the saucepan, stirring continuously.
  6. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce becomes creamy.
  7. Season with salt, black pepper, and paprika if desired.

Serving

Serve the crispy breaded chicken alongside the creamy green peas while everything is hot.

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 people

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