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Chicken Stew
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Chicken Stew

This is a true Georgian classic, where chicken is slowly stewed in its own juices with garlic, herbs, and spices. The result is an incredibly tender, juicy, and aromatic dish, perfect for a family dinner.

Prep20 min
Cook60 min
Servings4
Cal/serving565
#Georgian#chicken#traditional#tomato#stew#savory#herbs

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • Cilantro1 bunch
  • Parsley½ bunch
  • Salt tsp
  • Black Pepper½ tsp

Instructions

7 steps
  1. 1

    Cut the chicken into medium-sized pieces. Finely chop the onion, crush or mince the garlic. Peel and dice the tomatoes.

    15 min

  2. 2

    In a large pot or heavy-bottomed pan, without oil, place the chicken pieces and fry over medium heat until golden and they release their own juices. Stir occasionally.

    15 min

  3. 3

    Once the chicken is browned, add the chopped onion, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and stew until the onion softens and becomes translucent.

    10 min

  4. 4

    Add the diced tomatoes and garlic. Mix well, cover, and stew over low heat for about 30-40 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens. If needed, you can add a little water.

    40 min

  5. 5

    While the chicken is stewing, finely chop the cilantro and parsley.

    5 min

  6. 6

    5 minutes before serving, add the chopped herbs, mix well, and let it simmer for a few more minutes.

    5 min

  7. 7

    Remove from heat and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

    10 min

Nutrition

1 serving ≈ 529 g

Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.

565
kcal
96g
Protein
15.6g
Carbs
11.3g
Fat
3.6g
Fiber

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