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Shkmeruli

Shkmeruli

Shkmeruli is a delicious chicken dish in garlic sauce. Elga Tabatadze's recipe is enriched with fresh garlic and cilantro, which gives it a special aroma. This is a simple and quick dish that is ideal for a family dinner.

Prep15 min
Cook45 min
Servings4
Cal/serving547
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Ingredients

Servings
4
  • Milk500 ml
  • Sunflower oil30 ml
  • Utskho Suneli (Blue Fenugreek)2 ჩაის-კოვზი
  • Savory1 ჩაის-კოვზი

Instructions

7 steps
  1. 1

    Cut the chicken into desired pieces. Season with salt and ground red pepper.

    5 min

  2. 2

    Heat the oil in a pan and fry the chicken pieces on both sides until golden brown.

    20 min

  3. 3

    Remove the chicken from the pan. In the same pan, sauté the chopped garlic in the remaining fat for 2 minutes.

    2 min

  4. 4

    Add ukho suneli and savory (if using), milk and salt. Bring to a boil.

    5 min

  5. 5

    Once the sauce has cooled slightly, add the fried chicken pieces.

    2 min

  6. 6

    Sprinkle with coarsely ground pepper, fresh chopped garlic and cilantro.

    1 min

  7. 7

    Cover and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.

    10 min

Nutrition

1 serving ≈ 400 g

Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.

547
kcal
62g
Protein
9.6g
Carbs
29.6g
Fat
2g
Fiber

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