Chicken libzha

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 2 hr 12 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   cut the processed chicken carcass into portions, rinse and place in a saucepan, add salt, pepper, 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped garlic clove, add water so that the chicken pieces are all covered, cook for 1 hour over very low heat, periodically removing the foam . Families in the Caucasus are large and it is traditional to cut chicken into small pieces so that there is enough for everyone, and even for “uninvited” guests)

2. STEP 2

   

   Use a slotted spoon to transfer the boiled chicken pieces into a deep bowl, and strain the broth

3. STEP 3

   

   chop 3 cloves of garlic, add to the chicken pieces and mix gently, leave to marinate in the garlic for about 1 hour, this can be done in advance, if the chicken stays longer in the garlic marinade, it will only become more flavorful!

4. STEP 4

   

   In the meantime, cut 2 onions into half rings, melt the butter in a deep frying pan or saucepan, fry the onion until golden brown, by the way, you could take 2 times more onion, this would only improve the taste of the dish!

5. STEP 5

   

   sprinkle the onion with flour and fry for another 2 minutes, stirring

6. STEP 6

   

   add the broth to the saucepan in small portions, stirring gently, until the desired thickness and cook for 2-3 minutes, then add sour cream and cook for another 2-3 minutes over low heat, stirring occasionally. At this stage you also need to taste the sauce for salt and pepper and adjust the taste. , If you want to

7. STEP 7

   

   put the pieces into the resulting sauce and stir, cover and heat for about 5 minutes

8. STEP 8

   

   serve hot, sprinkled with herbs