Ako ste na drušvenim mrežama, mala je šansa da vam tu i tamo, a posebno kad tražite recepte za romantične večere, ne iskače recept za "Marry Me Chicken", odnosno kremastu piletinu sa sušenim rajčicama i parmezanom koja je postala prava viralna senzacija. O popularnosti jela osmišljenog prije već punih deset godina dovoljno govori podatak da je i u 2025. godini, bio među najtraženijim receptima u Google tražilici.
Otkud ovo ime? Pa nastalo je sasvim spontano. Recept je još 2016. osmislila Lindsay Funston, kreatorica recepata, najpoznatija kao bivša izvršna urednica portala Delish, jednog od vodećih svjetskih online medija o hrani i kuhanju. Tijekom snimanja videa producent je probao njezinu piletinu i uzviknuo: "Oženi me zbog ove piletine!“ i tako je jelo dobilo ovo lako pamtljivo i viralno ime.
Osim imena, recept je postao popularan jer kombinira jednostavnost, brzinu pripreme i luksuzan izgled jela. Food blogeri i influenceri su ga zato tako masovno i dijelili na društvenim mrežama, što je dodatno ubrzalo njegovu popularnost, koja ovih dana, uoči Valentinova, opet rapidno raste.
"Marry Me Chicken" priprema se u jednoj tavi. Piletina se kratko zapeče, a potom kuha u kremastom umaku s pilećim temeljcem, vrhnjem, češnjakom, sušenim rajčicama i parmezanom. Svježi začini poput timijana, origana i bosiljka dodatno naglašavaju okus, a mali dodatak vina ili senfa podiže aromu.
Umak je bogat, kremast i aromatičan, a piletina sočna, što čini svaki zalogaj posebnim. Jelo možete poslužiti s tjesteninom, rižom ili pireom, a priprema će vam oduzeti maksimalno 45 minuta! Uz ovo jelo food blogeri predlažu da natočite i čašicu prikladnog vina, a najbolje mu pristaju blaga, voćna i svježa, s dovoljno kiselosti da uravnoteže kremasti umak, a da ne preplave okus piletine.
Marry Me Chicken
250 g pilećih prsa
3 žlice maslinovog ulja
2 režnja češnjaka, sitno nasjeckana
1 žlica svježeg timijana
1 žličica crvene paprike
1/2 šalice nasjeckanih sušenih rajčica
3/4 šalice pilećeg temeljca
1/2 šalice vrhnja za kuhanje
1/4 šalice naribanog parmezana
svježi bosiljak
sol, papar
Priprema
Zagrijte pećnicu na 190 °C. U velikoj tavi koja može ući u pećnicu zagrijte jednu žlicu maslinovog ulja na srednje jakoj vatri. Piletinu obilno posolite i popaprite, pa je pecite oko 5 minuta sa svake strane dok ne dobije lijepu zlatno-smeđu boju. Premjestite piletinu na tanjur. U istu tavu dodajte preostale 2 žlice ulja. Ubacite češnjak, crvenu papriku i timijan te kratko popržite, oko jedne minute, dok ne zamiriše. Dodajte sušene rajčice, temeljac i vrhnje, pa sve dobro promiješajte i umiješajte parmezan. Pustite da lagano prokuha, zatim vratite piletinu i toć u tavu.
Tavu stavite u pećnicu i pecite još 10 do 12 minuta dok piletina ne bude potpuno pečena. Poslužite je na pladnju, prelijte kremastim umakom i ukrasite svježim bosiljkom. I guštajte u (romantičnoj) večeri.
@foodie_mette Replying to @Pris I love this dish sm. Crispy Hasselback potatoes, creamy Marry Me chicken sauce, and tender broccolini on the side. Saw someone making this combo in here, so I had to try my own version. Serves 2–3 people Ingredients: For the chicken • 400 g (about 14 oz) chicken tenderloins or chicken breasts • 2 tsp oregano • 2 tsp paprika • 1 clove fresh garlic, minced • Salt & pepper, to taste • olive oil • a small pinch of chili flakes for extra flavor For the marry me sauce: Ingredients: • olive oil or avocado oil (use the same pan) • 1 shallot, finely chopped • 1 garlic clove, minced • 60 ml (¼ cup) dry white wine • 100 ml (about ⅓ cup + 1 tbsp) chicken stock • 350 ml (1½ cups) heavy cream (double cream) • 1 tbsp tomato paste • ½ tsp paprika • ½ tsp oregano • 50 g (½ cup) grated Parmesan cheese • ½ glass (about 80–100 g/½ cup chopped) good quality sun-dried tomatoes. Go for the brighter red and firm ones in oil. • 3-4 handful of fresh spinach • ½ tsp chili flakes (optional) • Fresh basil, to garnish 1. Season chicken with oregano, paprika, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and marinate for 15–30 minutes. 2. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and sear the chicken 3 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside. 3. In the same pan, sauté a chopped shallot for 2–3 minutes until soft. 4. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds. 5. Pour in white wine and simmer 1 minute. 6. Stir in chicken stock, heavy cream, tomato paste, paprika, oregano, chili flakes, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer 4–5 minutes. 7. Add fresh spinach and stir until wilted. 8. Return chicken to the pan, coat with sauce, and cook 5 minutes until tender. 9. Garnish with fresh basil and extra Parmesan before serving. Hasselback Potatoes Ingredients: • 12–15 medium potatoes (about 600–700 g/1.3–1.5 lb total) • 3 tbsp melted butter • 2–3 tbsp olive oil • Salt, pepper, garlic powder Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 220 °C (425 °F). 2. Wash and dry the small potatoes. Slice each thinly, stopping just before cutting all the way through. 3. Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment, and brush generously with the melted butter and olive oil mixture. 4. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a pinch of rosemary or thyme. 5. Roast for 35–45 minutes, brushing with more butter halfway through, until the potatoes are golden and crispy on the edges. 6. Serve hot, straight from the oven. Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 220 °C (425 °F). 2. Wash the potatoes. Place each potato between two chopsticks and slice thinly, stopping before cutting all the way through to create the Hasselback shape. 3. Boil the sliced potatoes in salted water for 5–8 minutes until slightly tender but still holding their shape. Drain and let cool slightly. 4. Place the potatoes on a baking tray lined with parchment mix generously with melted butter and olive oil. 5. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder 6. Roast for 20–30 minutes, brushing with more butter halfway through, until golden and crispy on the edges. I served the crispy Hasselback potatoes with the creamy Marry Me chicken sauce, and had steamed broccolini on the side, the perfect combination of flavors! 🫶 #comfortfood #fall #mealinspo #DinnerIdeas ♬ original sound - Feelingblew
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