Chakhokhbili with adjika

6 servings

80 minutes

Chakhokhbili with adjika is a vibrant Georgian dish infused with the aromas of spices and fresh vegetables. Historically, it originated as a way to prepare game, but over time the main ingredient became chicken. Slow-cooked in its own juices with juicy tomatoes, peppers, and spicy adjika, it acquires a rich, slightly spicy flavor with a hint of sweetness from bell peppers. Uccho-suneli and coriander give the dish traditional Georgian notes. Chakhokhbili pairs perfectly with lavash or fresh bread.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 591.3
• Proteins: 46.2g
• Fats: 38g
• Carbohydrates: 17.8g

Ingredients

• Chicken: 1.6 kg
• Vegetable oil: to taste
• Onion: 4 pc
• Tomato paste: 2 tbsp
• Tomatoes: 4 pc
• Sweet pepper: 2 pc
• Chili pepper: 1 pc
• Garlic: 4 clove
• Adjika: 1 tsp
• Utskho-suneli: 0.5 tsp
• Ground coriander: 0.5 tsp
• Coriander: 1 bunch
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the chicken into small pieces. Place in a pot (preferably thick-walled), add vegetable oil and salt. Cover with a lid and simmer on very low heat for about 20 minutes. No water is needed.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken: 1.6 kg
   • Vegetable oil:  to taste
   • Salt:  to taste

2. While the chicken is stewing, finely chop 4 onions and fry them separately in vegetable oil. Add to the chicken after 20 minutes of stewing.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 4 pieces
   • Vegetable oil:  to taste

3. Put 2 tablespoons of tomato paste in the pan where the onion was fried and sauté it for 1 minute over high heat. Add 4 tomatoes, chopped into small pieces, and fry them together for another 2 minutes. Then add the sauté to the chicken and onion.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
   • Tomatoes: 4 pieces

4. Chop both sweet peppers and add them to the pot. If necessary, add water. The chicken and vegetables should not be completely covered with liquid.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 2 pieces

5. Add 1 teaspoon of adjika, chopped hot pepper, and half a bunch of chopped parsley and cilantro. Continue to simmer for 25-40 minutes until the chicken starts to shred.

   Required ingredients:

   • Adjika: 1 teaspoon
   • Chili pepper: 1 piece
   • Coriander: 1 bunch
   • Parsley: 1 bunch

6. When the chicken is ready, turn off the gas and add spices and salt. Add finely chopped fresh herbs - cilantro and parsley. Mix everything and cover with a lid. After 10 minutes, chakhokhbili can be served.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Coriander: 1 bunch
   • Parsley: 1 bunch
   • Utskho-suneli: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Ground coriander: 0.5 teaspoon