Shkmeruli: Roasted Chicken in Garlic Sauce
Shkmeruli
Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users
Category
Main Course
Cuisine
Georgian cuisine
Author:
Teona M
Servings
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
25-30 minutes
Calories
2230
Shkmeruli is a traditional Georgian dish of roasted chicken in garlic sauce. The chicken is first marinated in a mixture of garlic and salt, then pan-fried in oil. The result is a succulent and flavorful dish that is sure to please any palate. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chicken dish, look no further than shkmeruli! This traditional Georgian recipe is sure to become a new family favorite.
Ingredients
-
1 chicken
-
2 garlic cloves
-
2.75 oz vegetable oil
-
salt to taste
Directions
Cut a thoroughly washed chicken along its breast and butterfly it. Pat dry with paper towels and rub with salt. Preheat the pan; add oil and the flattened chicken. First fry it with skin side down over a high heat for 5 minutes, then lower the heat and continue frying for another 5 minutes. Flip to fry on the other side for 12-16 minutes. To thoroughly fry it, place a cast iron press over or fry it in a special pan with a screw press.
After the chicken is fried on both sides, transfer it to a separate bowl. Leave the frying pan with leftover fat over a low heat.
In a separate bowl, combine crushed garlic, salt and 200ml boiled water. Add it to the fat and stir until dissolved. Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve.
Recipe Note
Best Way to Serve:
Serve the chicken sizzling hot, allowing the garlicky sauce to soak into the crisp, golden skin. Pair it with warm flatbread or soft mchadi to capture every drop of its rich, fragrant juices. For a true Georgian touch, add fresh herbs or a simple tomato-and-cucumber salad on the side. This dish shines brightest when enjoyed straight from the pan, shared at the table, and savored while still steaming and aromatic.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 4
- per serving
- Calories
- 2230
- Protein
- 42 grams
- 84%
- Fat
- 40 grams
- 51%
- Cholesterol
- 160 milligrams
- 53%
- Saturated Fat
- 9 grams
- 45%
- Sodium
- 600 milligrams
- 25%
- Iron
- 1.5 milligrams
- 8%
- Potassium
- 420 milligrams
- 9%
1 comment
I have just come across yourcompany. I own a store in Sacramento, Ca. and would like to buy your products for resale in Sacramento. We already sell a lot of Georgian wine and having orgian foods would be lovely. Do you have jonjoli as well?My thanks for your help.
Darrell Corti