Chicken chkmeruli in Georgian style (shkmeruli)

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 40 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   Prepare the necessary ingredients for cooking.

2. STEP 2

   

   Wash the chicken carcass under cold running water. Cut it along the breast.

3. STEP 3

   

   Flatten it, cover with cling film and beat it well with a hammer.

4. STEP 4

   

   For frying, it is best to use a cast iron skillet or a heavy-bottomed frying pan. Heat the butter in a frying pan and place the chicken carcass in it.

5. STEP 5

   

   The chicken must be fried under pressure, for this I built such a structure. She placed a fireproof plate on the chicken, and on top, as a load, a pan filled with water.

6. STEP 6

   

   Fry the chicken over medium heat under pressure for 15 minutes on one side. Then turn it over to the other side and fry for another 10 minutes. Then reduce the heat and fry for 20 minutes, also under pressure, turning the chicken periodically.

7. STEP 7

   

   While the chicken is roasting, prepare the sauce. To do this, chop the cilantro and chop the garlic.

8. STEP 8

   

   Combine garlic with chopped herbs, add salt, pepper and grind in a mortar.

9. STEP 9

   

   Then add cream and water. Stir. The sauce is ready.

10. STEP 10

    

    Now we check the chicken for doneness. To do this, pierce it with a fork, if the juice flows out pink, then continue cooking.

11. STEP 11

    

    The chicken is fried, browned and ready. Now pour the sauce over the chicken.

12. STEP 12

    

    Cover with a lid and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

13. STEP 13

    

    That's it, our chkmeruli chicken is ready!!! You can serve it to the table!!! Before serving, garnish with herbs.

14. STEP 14

    

    Bon appetit!!!

Comments on the recipe

tatyanochka2022

21.08.2023

5

It was interesting to try chkmeruli chicken in Georgian style. In the recipe photos it looks very appetizing. And the ingredients are simple. Preparing the chicken is quite simple - whole. I took half the chicken and fried it in butter under pressure. I did the press as recommended in the recipe: I placed a heat-resistant dish on top of the frying chicken, and a pan of water on it. When the chicken is well fried, add sauce with garlic, cream, salt, and a small amount of suneli hops to the pan. Instead of cilantro, I added frozen green onions. I stewed everything together for a while under the lid. I really liked the dish! The chicken turned out juicy, aromatic, and delicious! Wonderful recipe! I recommend to everyone.

Lydia

21.08.2023

4.9

I love this chicken! Chkmeruli chicken is simply divinely delicious!

Irisha

21.08.2023

4.5

Chkmeruli chicken in Georgian style is simply gorgeous! With such an appetizing golden brown crust and a delicate creamy sauce, just looking at it makes your mouth water

Happy N.

21.08.2023

4.7

And I have cooked this chkmeruli chicken twice already. It would seem like just chicken, but the deliciousness is extraordinary. Thank you very much for the recipe!

Elisa Helga

21.08.2023

4.5

Chkmeruli chicken in Georgian style amazed the whole family with its amazing taste! Juicy, aromatic, rosy, very tasty! Simply amazing dish of Georgian cuisine! Thanks for the recipe!