Easy Holiday Chicken Breast Appetizer

Balyk from breast is very easy to prepare! Great appetizer, definitely making it for the holidays.
cook time: 72h
Liam Carson
Easy Holiday Chicken Breast Appetizer

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

104
Calories
1g
Fat
16g
Protein

Ingredients (10 portions)

Basic:

Salt 100 g
Ground black pepper to taste
Cilantro, coriander 2 g
Bay leaf 2 pc
Chicken breasts 350 g
Ground red pepper to taste
Cognac 50 ml

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
To prepare breast balyk, take chicken breasts, salt, cognac (you can use vodka) and spices.

Step 2

Step 2
Rinse the chicken breasts well, remove the films, and dry with a napkin.

Step 3

Step 3
Prepare a curing mixture from salt, cognac and spices.

Step 4

Step 4
Roll the breasts in the mixture and rub with it.

Step 5

Step 5
Cover with a lid and place the salted breasts on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator for a day.

Step 6

Step 6
After time, rinse under cold water.

Step 7

Step 7
Pour water for 20-30 minutes to remove excess salt. Drain.

Step 8

Step 8
Wrap in gauze.

Step 9

Step 9
Tie it with twine and hang it on the balcony in cool weather, or simply put it in the refrigerator on the bottom shelf for a day or two.

Step 10

Step 10
Slice the finished breasts thinly and serve as an appetizer or make sandwiches.

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