Chkmeruli in Georgian style
Description
Chicken Chkmeruli is prepared simply and relatively quickly, not counting the marinating time. Use any spices you like and have on hand. Often, the purely Georgian seasoning khmeli-suneli is used. As for herbs, besides parsley, you can also add cilantro. However, not everyone likes this herb due to its distinctive smell. Usually, a whole small chicken is used for cooking. But this is not mandatory—using half a chicken or separate pieces won't affect the taste at all. Chkmeruli is tender chicken meat in a wonderful, aromatic, and delicious creamy sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients for making chkmuruli.
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Step 2
I took half of a large chicken. Wash the bird and pat it dry with paper towels. Season with salt, ground red sweet pepper, ground black pepper, and dried basil both outside and inside. Marinate the chicken in the spices for at least 30 minutes.
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Step 3
Place a piece of butter in the cauldron.
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Step 4
Place the chicken skin-side down first.
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Step 5
Sear the chicken on all sides until golden brown.
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Step 6
Finely chop the garlic and parsley.
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Step 7
Pour 100-150 ml of water. Add garlic and parsley. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer the chicken over low heat for 20-25 minutes until cooked.
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Step 8
Then pour in the cream and heat the chkméruli for another 10 minutes.
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Step 9
Georgian-style chicken chkmerruli is ready. Serve with sauce.