Chakhokhbili

⏳ Time

1 hour

🥕 Ingredients

🍽️ Servings

Description

Chicken and vegetable stew becomes chakhokhbili thanks to khmeli-suneli. This spice blend includes Imeretian saffron, marjoram, and dill, while the full version of the seasoning consists of twelve different spices. Chakhokhbili is enjoyed with lavash and without sauce.

Ingredients

Poultry - 1 piece
Onion - 4 heads
Tomatoes - 2 lbs
Mild Chili Spice - 1 piece
Garlic - 4 cloves
Cilantro - 2.5 oz
Basil - 1.4 oz
Khmeli-suneli - 1 tablespoon
Salt - to taste
Ground Black Pepper - to taste

Step by Step guide

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients.

Step 2

Cut the chicken into portion-sized pieces: drumsticks, thighs, wings, and cut the breasts into two or three parts.

Step 3

Make a shallow crosswise cut on the tomatoes.

Step 4

Submerge the tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds, then transfer them to ice water.

Step 5

Peel the tomatoes and cut them into large chunks.

Step 6

Cut the onion and pepper into strips.

Step 7

In a pot, sauté the onion in vegetable oil until golden brown.

Step 8

Add the chicken, tomatoes, and bell pepper, stir well, cover with a lid, and simmer for 30-40 minutes. If the vegetables haven't released enough moisture, add a little water.

Step 9

Chop the cilantro and basil, add them to the pot along with the minced garlic, salt, pepper, and khmeli-suneli. Stir and simmer for another 7–10 minutes.