Georgian Chakhokhbili
4 servings
60 minutes
Chakhokhbili is a traditional Georgian dish where juicy chicken meat is slowly stewed in a fragrant tomato-onion sauce with the addition of spicy herbs and spices. Originally made with pheasant, it has been replaced by more accessible chicken over time. This dish features a rich flavor combining the sweetness of tomatoes, the spiciness of garlic, and the tenderness of chicken meat. Fresh cilantro and parsley play an important role in giving the dish a vibrant aroma. Chakhokhbili is served hot, often with Georgian bread or lavash and a glass of red wine. It’s an ideal choice for warm family dinners when you want to feel the spirit of Georgian cuisine.
1
Wash the chicken, cut into medium pieces. Fry on medium heat for 20 minutes, add onion, continue frying on medium heat for 10 minutes, add salt.
- Chicken: 800 g
- Onion: 3 pieces
- Salt: to taste
2
Peel the tomatoes and chop them finely, add to the chicken. Chop the pepper and garlic. Fry for another 20 minutes. At the end, add coarsely chopped cilantro and parsley, chili pepper, and spices to taste.
- Tomatoes: 4 pieces
- Sweet pepper: 0.5 piece
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Fresh cilantro (coriander): to taste
- Parsley: to taste
- Chili pepper: 0.5 piece
- Spices: to taste