Chicken chakhokhbili with potatoes
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Chicken meat is one of the most affordable and economical options available today, which is why we most often cook with it. Besides the usual way of frying chicken, there are many other ways to prepare it, and now I'll tell you how to make chicken chakhokhbili with potatoes. Preparing this Georgian dish is not difficult at all, and it turns out so delicious that you could eat it every day without ever getting tired of it. This chicken dish is perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner, and by the way, it's usually served as a standalone dish without any side dishes. With this simple recipe for chicken chakhokhbili with potatoes, you'll easily be able to feed your entire family—I promise, no one will leave the table hungry. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
To prepare chakhokhbili, we will need a kazan or a pot with thick walls. Place the butter into the kazan and melt it.
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Step 2
Dice the onion and sauté it in oil until soft.
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Step 3
Then the onion should be transferred to a plate together with the oil.
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Step 4
Cut the chicken into portion pieces, rinse, and place in a cauldron.
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Step 5
Cover the cauldron with a lid and simmer the chicken over low heat for about 5 minutes, then carefully drain off the accumulated juice (we will need it later). Now increase the heat and sear the chicken on all sides until golden brown.
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Step 6
Then transfer the onion with oil to a cauldron, add the juice of half a lemon and minced garlic. Fry everything over high heat for 5 minutes.
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Step 7
While everything is frying, we finely chop the tomato, pepper, and potato. Add the vegetables to the pot, pour in the juice from the chicken, add salt and spices. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes over medium heat. Add the chopped herbs at the very end. About 5 minutes later, turn off the heat and serve the chakhokhbili onto plates. Enjoy your meal!