World Flavors Cookbook

Chakhokhbili (Chicken Stew with Herbs)

Name: Chakhokhbili (Chicken Stew with Herbs)
Cook time: 45 min
Cuisine: Georgia
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken pieces; 1 kg ripe tomatoes, chopped; 3 onions, sliced; 4 cloves garlic; Large bunch of cilantro, parsley, and basil; 1 tsp khmeli suneli spice mix; Butter

A rustic chicken stew cooked in a thick tomato and onion sauce with an abundance of fresh herbs.

Cuisine: Georgia

Ingredients

1 kg chicken pieces
1 kg ripe tomatoes, chopped
3 onions, sliced
4 cloves garlic
Large bunch of cilantro, parsley, and basil
1 tsp khmeli suneli spice mix
Butter

Instructions

1. Dry-sear the chicken pieces in a heavy pot until browned. 2. Add onions and butter
sauté until onions are golden. 3. Add tomatoes and simmer until the chicken is tender and the sauce is thick. 4. Stir in garlic and spices. 5. Finish with a massive amount of chopped fresh herbs. 6. Serve with bread to soak up the sauce.