Chicken Georgian style
2 servings
40 minutes
Georgian-style chicken is a vibrant embodiment of Georgian cuisine, rich in spices and aromas. The Svan mixture gives the meat a rich spicy flavor that is perfectly complemented by a delicate sour cream-garlic sauce. Historically, this recipe traces back to traditional Caucasian methods of cooking meat—roasting with minimal oil to preserve its juiciness. The baked chicken comes out with a crispy crust and juicy flesh, while the added garlic sauce enhances its rich taste. This dish is perfect for both festive gatherings and cozy family dinners, filling the home with the warmth of Georgian hospitality.
1
Cut the chicken along the breast.
- Poussin (young chicken): 1 piece
2
Sprinkle with vegetable oil.
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
3
Rub the svan mixture inside and outside.
- Svan salt: to taste
4
Place the chicken in the pan back side up.
5
Place in a preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
6
Take the roasted chicken out of the oven and cut it into pieces.
7
Pour with sour cream-garlic sauce. For the sauce, mix sour cream with finely chopped dill, minced garlic, and salt.
- Sour cream: 200 g
- Dill: 1 bunch
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Salt: to taste
8
Sprinkle with dill.
- Dill: 1 bunch
