Chkmeruli Chicken
Main Dishes • Georgian
Description
Chkmeruli Chicken is a traditional Georgian dish featuring tender chicken cooked in a rich, creamy garlic sauce. It's typically served hot, making it a comforting meal perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. This dish is best enjoyed with a side of fresh bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Ingredients
- Poultry 1 piece
- 10% cream 5 fl oz
- Garlic 3 cloves
- Cilantro 0 oz
- Uchiko Suneli ½ spoons
- Red Long Chili Peppers to taste
- Salt to taste
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Torch the chicken with a gas burner to remove any tiny feathers that may still be on the skin.
Step 2
Cut the carcass along the breast and open it up.
Step 3
Rinse under water and remove the innards. Trim off any excess fat.
Step 4
Season the chicken with salt and sprinkle with hot red pepper.
Step 5
Preheat a grill pan, pour vegetable oil onto it, and place the chicken skin-side down. Cover with a weight and cook for 5–7 minutes.
Step 6
Turn the chicken over, cover with a weight, and cook for another 5–7 minutes.
Step 7
For the sauce, pour cream into a saucepan, add the fat from the chicken, bring to a boil, and let it reduce slightly.
Step 8
Add salt, ucho-suneli, and finely chopped garlic to the cream. Mix well.
Step 9
Add chopped cilantro to the sauce and remove it from the heat.
Step 10
Cut the cooked chicken into several pieces, place it on a serving platter, pour over the creamy sauce, and serve immediately.
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