Cicila tapaka
Description
The recipe won't take much time. "Tsitsila tapaka" is very easy to prepare. You'll find all the secrets in this recipe and its step-by-step instructions. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Trim the wing tips of the chicken, cut it lengthwise along the breast, then press firmly with your palm to flatten it. Pound the chicken, focusing mainly on the joints, but be careful not to break the bones. The main goal is to make the chicken flatter.
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Step 3
In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, khmeli-suneli, pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt (without a heap), and the juice of half a lemon.
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Step 4
Brush the chicken with the marinade and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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Step 5
Before frying, dry the chicken with a paper towel, trying to keep the spices on it.
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Step 6
Heat a frying pan, add the clarified butter, place the chicken skin-side down, cover with a plate, and weigh it down with a heavy object, such as a pan filled with water. Fry for 10 minutes on each side—that should be sufficient. Flip only once.
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Step 7
While the chicken is frying, prepare the dressing sauce by chopping the cilantro.
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Step 8
Add minced garlic and one teaspoon of salt (without a heap) to the same place.
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Step 9
Pour hot water, close to boiling, over the garlic and herbs, and stir.
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Step 10
A small "life hack." While the chicken is frying, boil a few potatoes for the side dish—preferably in their skins. Then place them in the skillet where the chicken was cooked, using the remaining aromatic oil. Mash and fry for a few minutes.
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Step 11
Serve the chicken drizzled with a fragrant cilantro and garlic dressing, along with potatoes and vegetables.