Classic Georgian Chicken Tabaka
Chiken Tabaka: Spatchcocked roast chicken
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Category
Main Cource
Cuisine
Georgian cuisine
Author:
Teona M
Servings
4
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
65 minutes
Calories
832
Looking for a delicious, easy-to-make poultry dish, look no further than chicken tabaka! This popular Georgian dish is made by frying chicken with a blend of herbs and spices in a large skillet or pan Typically Chicken tabaka is served with rice, potatoes, or vegetables. When it is properly prepared, the chicken should be crispy on the outside, while retaining its tenderness and moistness on the inside.
Ingredients
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1 whole chicken
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2 tsp adjika
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2 tsp utskho suneli
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Salt, to taste
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Cooking oil
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Lemon wedges, for garnish
For the garlic sauce:
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1 head of garlic, minced
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1/2 cup water
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Fresh cilantro, chopped
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Salt, to taste
Directions
Prepare the Chicken
Use a sharp knife or kitchen shears to slice the chicken down the center of the breastbone. Open the chicken and lay it flat, skin-side up.
Cover the chicken with parchment paper or plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to lightly pound the chicken to flatten it evenly.
Season both sides of the chicken generously with salt and the dry spices (Adjika and Utskho Suneli).
Cooking the Chicken
Heat a generous drizzle of oil in a large cast-iron or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-low heat.
Once the pan is hot, place the chicken skin-side up in the skillet. Use a clean, heavy object (like a second cast-iron skillet or a sheet pan topped with a large pot) to weigh down the chicken.
Cook the chicken for 25 minutes, maintaining a medium-low heat. After 25 minutes, flip the chicken so that it is skin-side down, and continue to cook for another 25-30 minutes.
Making Garlic Sauce:
While the chicken is resting, prepare the garlic sauce. In the same skillet, add another drizzle of oil and heat over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until aromatic but not browned.
Add 1/2 cup of water to the pan, scraping off all the delicious bits from the bottom. Allow the sauce to simmer and reduce for another 3-4 minutes.
Turn off the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro. Season with salt to taste.Spoon the garlic sauce over the rested chicken just before serving, or serve the sauce on the side for dipping.
Recipe Note
Best Way to Serve:
Serve the chicken hot, allowing the crispy skin and aromatic spices to shine at their fullest. Slice the bird into generous pieces and arrange them on a warm platter. Spoon the fragrant garlic–cilantro sauce over the top, letting it gently soak into the meat, or serve it on the side so each guest can add as much as they like.
For the perfect balance, pair the dish with fresh lemon wedges, warm flatbread, herbed rice, or lightly grilled vegetables. The brightness of the herbs, the richness of the garlic, and the depth of the spices create a beautifully rounded experience that makes every bite memorable.
This Georgian chicken dish is sure to become a new family favorite! It's easy to make, and so flavorful with the garlic sauce. Serve it with rice or potatoes, and a side of vegetables for a complete meal. You'll love the crispy chicken skin, and the juicy, tender meat. Give our chicken tabaka recipe a try and don't forget to check out our other authentic Georgian recipes.
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Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 portion
- per serving
- Calories
- 832
- Carbs
- 4.3 grams
- 2%
- Fiber
- 0.4 grams
- 1%
- Protein
- 64 grams
- 90%
- Fat
- 60 grams
- 76%
- Saturated Fat
- 15.7 grams
- 79%
- Cholesterol
- 230 milligrams
- 77%
- Sodium
- 319 milligrams
- 14%
- Potassium
- 857 milligrams
- 18%
- Iron
- 2.5 milligrams
- 14%