Chicken tapaka (or tabaka)
Description
Want to treat your family and friends to incredibly tender and juicy chicken meat? I suggest you prepare chicken tabaka. It's not as difficult as you might think. Don't believe me? This recipe explains and shows in detail how.
Instructions
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Step 1
We will carefully clean the chicken or a small broiler, wash it, and dry it.
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Step 2
And cut the bird down the center of the breast. Check to make sure there are no organs left inside the bird.
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Step 3
Turn the flattened chicken over and pound it.
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Step 4
We will need a heavy-duty cast-iron skillet with a special weight. If you don't have one, don't worry. Use a regular cast-iron skillet, and instead of the weight, place a flat plate and a can of water on top.
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Step 5
Mix the spices with salt and rub the mixture all over the bird. Add thin slices of garlic. Place butter on the skillet. You can use a mixture of butter and vegetable oil.
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Step 6
Place the chicken on the skillet, pour lemon juice over it, and add a piece of butter.
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Step 7
Press down with a lid-weight.
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Step 8
And let it marinate for at least an hour. Then place over the highest heat for 5 minutes, then cook over slightly above medium heat for about 15 minutes, until you hear the chicken beginning to fry.
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Step 9
Flip the bird to the other side and cook under a weight for another 10-15 minutes.
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Step 10
Place on a plate, sprinkle with herbs, and serve. Can be served with adjika or sauce.