Chicken Tabaka with Garlic Sauce

4 servings

45 minutes

Chicken Tabaka is a gem of Georgian cuisine, infused with the spirit of Caucasian traditions. This dish, created through a unique pressing method, impresses with its crispy crust and tender, juicy meat. The aroma of fresh garlic mixed with dill and lemon juice gives the dish a rich flavor and zesty freshness. White pepper adds a mild yet expressive spiciness, while the browned crust offers subtle notes of caramelized taste. Chicken Tabaka is served with garlic sauce that makes it even more appetizing, perfectly pairing with a glass of red wine or fresh vegetables. This dish is not just food but a whole ritual of enjoying the taste and atmosphere of Georgian hospitality.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 290
• Proteins: 24.2g
• Fats: 20.2g
• Carbohydrates: 3.9g

Ingredients

• Salt: to taste
• Chick: 500 g
• Ground white pepper: to taste
• Lemon: 1 pc
• Dill: to taste
• Garlic: 4 clove

Cooking steps

1. We cut the chicken body along the breastbone.

2. We lay it on the cutting board, cut the wings to the first joint, and clean the inside of the carcass from the entrails.

3. We thoroughly and evenly pound the whole chicken.

4. Rub both sides with salt and white pepper (black pepper is not recommended as it will burn while frying).

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground white pepper:  to taste

5. Fry in a well-heated pan with vegetable oil, under a press weighing 3-5 kg (a special press lid or a heavy object placed on top). First, fry the back side until golden brown, then flip and fry the other side.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chick: 500 g

6. Served with a slice of lemon and aromatic garlic sauce (a mixture of vegetable oil, finely chopped dill, and pressed garlic).

   Required ingredients:

   • Lemon: 1 piece
   • Dill:  to taste
   • Garlic: 4 cloves