Best 2 Chicken Dracula Recipes

Prepare to sink your teeth into the ultimate spooky-licious dish, Chicken Dracula! This spine-chilling culinary creation is perfect for adding a touch of eerie elegance to your Halloween feast or any special occasion that begs for a haunting twist. Dive into the realm of delectable darkness as we unveil the secrets behind this tantalizing dish, featuring three hauntingly delicious variations: Classic Chicken Dracula, Garlic-Herb Chicken Transylvania, and Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Transylvania. Each recipe offers a unique journey through flavors, textures, and frightfully delightful surprises. Dare to embark on this culinary adventure and let the dark magic of Chicken Dracula cast its spell on your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN DRACULA

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This chicken is awesome. I have eaten it at the Romanian Pavilion during Folk O Rama. I purchased the recipe book at their souvenier booth. Low and behold in the recipe book is the recipe for the famous "Dracula Chicken" that I would like to share with you Note from the cook of this recipe: "When served with "Mujder"...

Provided by Shirley Murtagh

Categories Chicken

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

4 lb roasting chicken
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp thyme leaves
1 tsp sweet paprika
2 tsp oil, sunflower oil preferred
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
2 - 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 shallot, peeled and minced
1 lemon quartered *
"mujdei sauce"
crushed garlic cloves
lemon juice
salt
water
sunflower oil (optional)
NOTE: THERE IS NO ACTUAL RECIPE FOR MUJDEI (MUZ'DEJ) SAUCE AND AMOUNT OF INGREDIENTS ARE TO TASTE.

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 F
2. Combine butter, thyme, paprika, oil, salt, pepper, minced garlic and shallot
3. Rub mixture over the skin of the chicken
4. Tie legs together with kitchen twine and place chicken breast side up on a rack in a roasting pan
5. Put the quartered lemon inside cavity of chicken
6. Roast at 350F for 1 hour
7. Increase oven temperature to 450F and roast for 15 minutes longer
8. Let cool for 10 minutes before carving

PAPRIKA HENDL

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I started searching for this recipe after reading "Dracula" by Bram Stoker. I found the recipe in the link listed below. I skipped step 4 and just mixed it together good and thought it was fine. I don't know how authentic this dish is, but it's yummy. http://www.hermitsrock.com/article/notes-from-dracula

Provided by Queen Dana

Categories Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 lb poultry (original recipe says 1 young foul)
2 tablespoons fat (I used olive oil)
2 large onions, chopped
2 tablespoons sweet Hungarian paprika
1/2 cup tomato juice
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

Cut chicken into serving pieces, and salt.
Lightly brown onions in fat. Blend in half the paprika. Add tomato juice and chicken. Simmer, covered, 1 hour or until tender. Remove chicken.
Add remaining paprika to sauce, then add the flour beaten into sour cream. Simmer, stirring, 5 minutes or until well blended.
Put sauce through sieve, food mill, or blender.
Heat chicken and puréed sauce together over low flame.
Arrange chicken on warm platter. Pour half the sauce over; pass the rest separately in a sauceboat.
Serve with Flour Dumplings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.8, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 14.6, Sodium 73.4, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.8, Protein 1.7

Tips:

Choose the right chicken: Use a whole chicken for a more flavorful dish. If you don't have a whole chicken, you can use chicken breasts or thighs. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Use a good quality red wine: The red wine you use will have a big impact on the flavor of the dish. Choose a full-bodied red wine with good tannins, such as a Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot.

Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices: The spices in this recipe are just a starting point. Feel free to add or substitute different spices to your liking.

Serve with your favorite sides: Chicken Dracula is a versatile dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Conclusion:

Chicken Dracula is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its rich, flavorful sauce and tender chicken, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new chicken recipe, give Chicken Dracula a try.