Chicken tabaka

Description

The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. You can order chicken tabaka at any cafe or restaurant, or buy it at a supermarket. But nothing will taste better than the chicken you prepare yourself. Since this is a Georgian dish, it pairs perfectly with tkemali sauce or a spicy tomato sauce. The chicken is so juicy that it can be served without sauce alongside any side dish. The dish is ready to be served.

Instructions

1. 1

   Step 1

   Wash the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels, then make a cut along the breastbone with a sharp knife and open up the bird.

2. 2

   Step 2

   Rub the chicken on both sides with olive oil and season well with salt.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Pour vegetable oil into a large saucepan and heat thoroughly. Place the chicken breast-side down and sprinkle with a teaspoon of hot red pepper. Press down with something heavy and fry the chicken.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Sear the bird on both sides until cooked through, pressing with a press each time you flip it.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Place the cooked chicken on a plate. Do not discard the oil, you will use it to make the sauce.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Peel the garlic and place it in a mortar, add coriander and crush, then add a teaspoon of hot pepper.

7. 7

   Step 7

   Pour in the boiled water and mix, then pour the prepared mixture into the pan where you fried the chicken.

8. 8

   Step 8

   Stir and bring to a boil, then cook for 2-3 minutes. Transfer the prepared sauce to a bowl.

9. 9

   Step 9

   Cut the chicken into pieces and pour the prepared warm sauce over it; serve the dish hot.