Make Ahead

Chicken or Rabbit In Creamy Dill & GarlicĀ Sauce

June 30, 2013
4.5
4 Ratings
  • Serves 6
Author Notes

This recipe was a part of our traditional New Year's Eve menu for many years. It's awesome hot and cold. Protein source has a secondary importance here, you can substitute turkey or chicken for rabbit. Get some nice crusty bread ready for sauce dipping, else I can't guarantee your fingers' safety :) —Eat Already!

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Ingredients
  • 1 young rabbit, cut into serving portions, or 2-3 lbs of boneless chicken or turkey thigh
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose unbleached flour
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter for browning the meat
  • 1 cup chicken stock or white wine, divided in half
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 very large bunch of fresh dill weed, finely chopped
Directions
  1. Cut up the meat, season liberally with salt and pepper, set aside for about 10 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle flour over the meat pieces and turn to coat all over.
  3. Melt butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium/high heat, until lightly brown and bubbly.
  4. Drop the meat pieces into the butter and brown on all sides until golden and no raw sides are showing anywhere. Add 1/2 cup of wine or stock and scrape the bottom of the skillet with a spatula to deglaze. Stir well.
  5. When the wine is almost out, add the remaining wine or stock, sour cream, garlic, and all but a handful of chopped dill. Stir very well until smooth and creamy.
  6. Reduce heat to simmer. Taste for salt and adjust if necessary.
  7. Cover snugly and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, until meat is tender. Add remaining dill, stir once and serve.
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3 Reviews

Cherny19 June 5, 2020
Wonderful with chicken and yogurt and totally simple.
Pat E. July 3, 2014
I've made this many times with chicken and it's really wonderful. Thanks for a great recipe.
Twistie July 1, 2013
That sounds beyond delicious. I love rabbit, I love dill, and I love garlic, so this is just what I want to eat!