Chicken in creamy garlic sauce with herbs (like shkmeruli)

6 servings

60 minutes

Chicken in creamy garlic sauce with herbs is a dish inspired by Georgian shkmeruli but with a European twist. The combination of tender chicken meat with aromatic creamy garlic sauce enhanced by khmeli-suneli and lemon pepper creates a harmony of flavors – softness, spiciness, and freshness of herbs. The dish has a rich, warming taste and is perfect for cozy home dinners as well as festive tables. It is served hot, often accompanied by a side of vegetables or potatoes to reveal its creamy and spicy notes. Baking the chicken in the sauce gives it juiciness and depth of flavor while garlic adds a slight spiciness, making each bite especially appetizing.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 283.3
• Proteins: 6.4g
• Fats: 23.6g
• Carbohydrates: 11.6g

Ingredients

• Chicken thigh fillet: 6 g
• Cream: 1 l
• Green: 1 bunch
• Garlic: 2 head
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Khmeli-suneli: 1 tbsp
• Black pepper with lemon zest: 1 tsp
• Salt: 1 tsp

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the products.

2. Wash and clean the chicken, peel the garlic and separate it into cloves.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken thigh fillet: 6 g
   • Garlic: 2 heads

3. Place the chicken in a pan with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to fry. While the chicken is frying on one side, move on to prepare the sauce.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons

4. Chop the garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 heads

5. Put in a bowl.

6. Chop the greens in a convenient way.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green: 1 bunch

7. Add to the bowl with garlic.

8. Add khmeli-suneli.

   Required ingredients:

   • Khmeli-suneli: 1 tablespoon

9. Add lemon pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Black pepper with lemon zest: 1 teaspoon

10. Add salt.

    Required ingredients:

    • Salt: 1 teaspoon

11. Add cream.

    Required ingredients:

    • Cream: 1 l

12. Mix the resulting sauce.

13. Fry the chicken on both sides until golden brown.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken thigh fillet: 6 g

14. Place chicken pieces on a baking sheet and pour sauce over them.

    Required ingredients:

    • Chicken thigh fillet: 6 g
    • Cream: 1 l

15. Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes at 180 degrees.

16. The dish is ready as soon as the chicken is cooked.

17. Serve in portions, adding a side dish.