Chkmeruli
Description
The recipe won't take much time. This method of cooking poultry is very popular in Georgia and other countries. The bird turns out juicy, with a golden and crispy crust. The dish goes perfectly with a creamy sauce. Garlic adds aroma and a spicy flavor. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash the chicken under running water and dry it with paper towels. Cut it along the breast so that the back remains intact. Remove the innards if necessary and cut off the cartilage. Rub the chicken with coarse sea salt and place it on a greased skillet.
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Step 2
Press the chicken down with a weight and fry over high heat for seven minutes. Then flip the bird and fry for another seven minutes under the weight.
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Step 3
Remove the fried chicken from the heat, place it on a cutting board, and let it cool slightly. Then cut it into portion pieces and arrange on a serving plate.
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Step 4
Place the skillet in which the chicken was fried back on the heat. Peel the garlic and press it through a garlic press. Add the garlic to the skillet and sauté until golden brown.
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Step 5
Pour a glass of milk into the pan with the garlic. If you don't consume dairy, substitute it with plain drinking water. Let the liquid simmer until it reduces by half.
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Step 6
Pour the hot garlic and milk sauce over the chicken arranged on a serving dish. Serve the poultry. If desired, you can garnish everything with herbs.