Continuing the theme of Georgian cuisine, today I will prepare another amazing poultry dish in a creamy garlic sauce - chkmeruli (shkmeruli). Its name comes from the village of the same name located in the Racha region in northern Georgia. By the way, this area is also famous for its Khvanchkara wine.
Cooking stewed chicken in the oven, in this case chicken, is not at all difficult, and the result is an insanely juicy, aromatic, tasty dish.
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Ingredients:
Chicken - 1200 grams
Garlic - 3 cloves
Salt - 1 tsp
Sour cream - 0.5 cups
Cream - 0.5 cups
Greens to taste
Butter - 30 grams
Vegetable oil - 1 tsp
Spices to taste
Course of action:
Prepare the required foods. It is advisable to take a small chicken, weighing about 1.2 kg.
Use greens to your liking. Cilantro, parsley, dill, basil will do. I took a mixture of greens frozen from the summer.
I advise you to grind the spices in a mortar along with herbs and garlic. Of these I use: paprika, coriander, chili, turmeric, fenugreek, a little cumin.
I'll start by butchering the chicken. I cut it along the back, not completely (it is possible from the side of the breast). I unfold the carcass like a book.
It is not necessary to do this, but it is still better to remove the bones beforehand.
After removing the large bones, together with the ridge and the remaining entrails, the chick has a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.
I lightly beat the carcass, having previously covered it with a film. Before frying, I dry the meat from excess moisture with a paper towel.
Salt the prepared bird and grease it on all sides with soft butter.
I heat the grill pan over medium heat and brush with a small amount of vegetable oil using a silicone brush. I spread the carcass skin side down.
Fry for 10-12 minutes and gently turn the bird over to the other side. I leave it like this for another 10-12 minutes.
When frying, I use a press, which serves as the bottom of a split form and a saucepan filled with water.
I grind the spices in a mortar along with salt, herbs and garlic.
I put the fried chicken in a ceramic dish, cover it with an aromatic mixture of spices. For the sauce I mix sour cream and cream (can be replaced with milk). I add some salt and pour it into the mold.
I send it to the oven, preheated to 200 degrees for 20 minutes.
Serve chkmeruli hot with herbs and vegetables. Be sure to prepare pita bread. A glass of the famous Khvanchkara or a glass of Rachin chacha will also be in place 😉
Bon Appetit!
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