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Hard 12 hr~480 kcal 8/10
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Chkmeruli
Georgian pan-roasted chicken finished in a rich garlic milk sauce with butter and parsley.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 4~468 kcal🇬🇪 Georgian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 35 min cook
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the chicken
- 900 gr Chicken thighs
For the sauce
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Butter
- 1.3 su bardağı(~260 ml) Milk
- 7 diş Garlic
For cooking
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Salt
- 0.5 çay kaşığı(~2.5 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 0.3 demet Parsley
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Instructions
- 1
Rub the chicken thighs with half the salt and the black pepper, then rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 2
Heat the vegetable oil and half the butter in a pan, then fry the chicken skin side down for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 3
Turn the chicken, cook for 15 more minutes over medium heat, and transfer it to a plate.
15 min15:00 - 4
Add the remaining butter, crushed garlic, and remaining salt to the same pan, and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
1 min01:00 - 5
Pour the milk into the pan, return the chicken to the sauce, and simmer for 9 minutes over low heat.
9 min09:00 - 6
Chop the parsley and serve chkmeruli hot with its garlic sauce.
💡 Tip: Add the crushed garlic to the sauce without burning it; burnt garlic makes the whole milky sauce bitter in this dish.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve chkmeruli hot; optional lavash and cucumber pickles balance the garlic sauce well.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Calcium
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Folate
Nutrition (per serving)
~468
kcal calories
38
g protein
10
g carbs
30
g fat
Protein 33%Carbs 9%Fat 58%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Chkmeruli make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Chkmeruli take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Chkmeruli difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Chkmeruli have?
Approximately 468 kcal per serving. Protein: 38g, carbs: 10g, fat: 30g.Which allergens does Chkmeruli contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Chkmeruli belong to?
This recipe belongs to Georgian cuisine.How many ingredients does Chkmeruli need?
This recipe needs 8 ingredients.
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