Georgian style chicken chakhokhbili

1 serving

65 minutes

Chicken Chakhokhbili is a fragrant Georgian dish that reveals the full palette of Caucasian cuisine flavors. Historically made from pheasant, it has been replaced by chicken over time, making the recipe more accessible. Tomatoes, spices, and herbs give the meat a rich flavor and tender texture, while butter adds a subtle creamy note. Chakhokhbili is perfect for both everyday dinners and festive feasts. The dish is served with lavash or white bread that perfectly absorbs the thick aromatic sauce. Each spoonful of this spicy, slightly hot, and deeply rich dish transports you to the atmosphere of warm Georgian hospitality.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 374
• Proteins: 20.3g
• Fats: 27.2g
• Carbohydrates: 13.2g

Ingredients

• Chicken thighs: 100 g
• Butter: 20 g
• Onion: 50 g
• Garlic: 5 g
• Red chili pepper: 2 g
• Tomato paste: 12 g
• Plum tomatoes in their own juice: 110 g
• Chicken broth: 15 ml
• Coriander: 2 g
• Red Basil: 2 g
• Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 g
• Adjika: 2 g
• Salt: 3 g

Cooking steps

1. Chop the onion into small cubes and grate the garlic on a fine grater.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 50 g
   • Garlic: 5 g

2. Fry the onion and garlic in butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 50 g
   • Garlic: 5 g
   • Butter: 20 g

3. Add chicken and fry for 10-15 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken thighs: 100 g

4. Add tomato paste, then simmer some more.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomato paste: 12 g

5. Dice the tomatoes and then add them to the chicken.

   Required ingredients:

   • Plum tomatoes in their own juice: 110 g

6. Pour in chicken broth, then simmer for another 15 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken broth: 15 ml

7. Add chopped cilantro and basil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Coriander: 2 g
   • Red Basil: 2 g
   • Fresh cilantro (coriander): 1 g

8. Season to taste with spices.

   Required ingredients:

   • Adjika: 2 g
   • Salt: 3 g
   • Red chili pepper: 2 g