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Medium 1 hr 20 min~260 kcal 5/10
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Georgian Chikhirtma
A Georgian chicken soup thickened with egg yolks and lemon, brightened with herbs and a clear savory broth.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr📖 1 min readServes 5~290 kcal🇬🇪 Georgian🌍 Full translation
18 min prep 42 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 1 h- Prep18 min
- Cooking42 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the soup
- 800 g Chicken thighs
- 6 cup(~1200 ml) Water
- 1 Yellow onion
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Butter
For binding
- 3 Egg yolks
- 1.5 tbsp(~23 ml) All-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Lemon juice
For serving
- 0.3 bunch Dill
General
- 1.2 dessert spoon(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.4 tsp(~2 ml) Black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Put the chicken, water, onion, and bay leaf into a pot.
- 2
Boil the chicken for 32 minutes, until tender.
32 min32:00 - 3
Remove and shred the chicken, then strain the broth.
- 4
Toast the butter and flour in the pot for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 5
Add the chicken broth gradually and make a smooth soup base.
- 6
Whisk the egg yolks with lemon juice and temper them with hot soup.
- 7
Add the mixture to the pot, add the shredded chicken, and heat for 5 minutes without boiling.
5 min05:00 - 8
Serve with dill and black pepper.
💡 Tip: Do not pour the egg yolks directly into the soup, tempering them with hot broth prevents curdling.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve chikhirtma hot with optional lavash or plain bread.
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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
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Folate
Nutrition (per serving)
~290
kcal calories
25
g protein
8
g carbs
18
g fat
Protein 34%Carbs 11%Fat 55%
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
- Egg
- Gluten
- 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 Georgian Chikhirtma make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Georgian Chikhirtma take?
Prep 18 minutes, cooking 42 minutes; 60 minutes in total.Is Georgian Chikhirtma difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Georgian Chikhirtma have?
Approximately 290 kcal per serving. Protein: 25g, carbs: 8g, fat: 18g.Which allergens does Georgian Chikhirtma contain?
This recipe contains Egg, Gluten, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Georgian Chikhirtma belong to?
This recipe belongs to Georgian cuisine.How many ingredients does Georgian Chikhirtma need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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