Ojakhuri with chicken
6 servings
60 minutes
Odjakhuri with chicken is a traditional Georgian dish whose name translates to 'family' or 'home-style roast.' It embodies the warmth and comfort of Georgian cuisine by combining tender meat, aromatic spices, and sautéed vegetables. Juicy chicken thighs marinated in fragrant herbs are fried until golden brown and then mixed with crispy potatoes, sweet peppers, and onions to create a delightful balance of flavors. Garlic and herbs add freshness and zest to the dish. Odjakhuri is perfect for friendly gatherings and family dinners, filling the home with wonderful aromas. It is served hot, generously garnished with herbs, enjoying the harmony of Georgian traditions.
1
Wash and dry the thighs. Cut into small pieces, removing excess.
- Boneless chicken thigh fillet: 800 g
2
Salt and pepper.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Add Provençal herbs and paprika.
- Herbes de Provence: to taste
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
4
Pour in the oil, mix well, and refrigerate covered with plastic wrap for 30 minutes.
- Sunflower oil: 2 tablespoons
5
Fry the meat until cooked over medium heat and place it in a separate dish.
- Boneless chicken thigh fillet: 800 g
6
Peel the medium potato and cut it into large wedges.
- Potato: 8 pieces
7
Fry the potatoes in the same pan until cooked. Add salt to taste.
- Potato: 8 pieces
- Salt: to taste
8
Cut the pepper into thin strips.
- Bell pepper: 2 pieces
9
Chop the onion.
- Onion: 1 head
10
Fry the onion and remove it.
- Onion: 1 head
11
Roast the pepper there.
- Bell pepper: 2 pieces
12
Chop the garlic.
- Garlic: 3 cloves
13
Wash the greens well and chop them finely.
- Fresh herbs: to taste
14
Return all ingredients to the pan, add garlic, stir, and simmer covered for another 5 minutes.
- Garlic: 3 cloves
15
Garnish with greens before serving.
- Fresh herbs: to taste