Chicken in spices on a salt base

5 servings

50 minutes

This author's recipe for chicken in spices on a salt base is rooted in ancient traditions of cooking meat on minerals, giving the dish a unique aroma and texture. Salt serves not only as a base but also as a method of natural preservation, while spices—utsho-suneli, sumac, curry, and chili pepper—create a rich bouquet of flavors with subtle Eastern notes. The roasted chicken becomes juicy with a crispy crust, and the light hint of spices makes it perfect for a cozy family dinner. It's important to gently shake off excess salt before serving to maintain flavor balance. The dish pairs excellently with fresh vegetables and herbs as well as delicate sauces based on yogurt or sour cream.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 303
• Proteins: 20.8g
• Fats: 24.2g
• Carbohydrates: 1.1g

Ingredients

• Salt: 500 g
• Gherkin Chicken: 1 pc
• Chicken wings: 6 pc
• Olive oil: 2 tbsp
• Utskho-suneli: 1 tsp
• Sumac: 1 tsp
• Curry: 1 tsp
• Ground chili pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Pour salt into the baking dish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt: 500 g

2. Place the chicken in the center of the form and arrange the wings around it.

   Required ingredients:

   • Gherkin Chicken: 1 piece
   • Chicken wings: 6 pieces

3. Sprinkle with ucho-suneli.

   Required ingredients:

   • Utskho-suneli: 1 teaspoon

4. Add sumac.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sumac: 1 teaspoon

5. Then add curry.

   Required ingredients:

   • Curry: 1 teaspoon

6. Send to a preheated oven at 180 degrees.

7. Flip after 20 minutes.

8. Grease with olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 2 tablespoons

9. Season with chili pepper. Send it back to the oven.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground chili pepper:  to taste

10. Remove the chicken from the oven after 20–25 minutes.

11. Transfer to a plate, gently shaking off excess salt with a knife or fork.