Chahohbili – Georgian Chicken Stew Recipe

Name: Chahohbili – Georgian Chicken Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lb chicken thighs and drumsticks, bone in with skin trimmed but not entirely removed; 2 large onions, sliced; 3-4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 small hot pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 2 dried bay leaves; About 6-7 strands of saffron; 1 tablespoon of each: chopped cilantro, parsley, basil; Salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

3 lb chicken thighs and drumsticks, bone in with skin trimmed but not entirely removed
2 large onions, sliced
3-4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons sugar
1 small hot pepper, seeded and finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
2 dried bay leaves
About 6-7 strands of saffron
1 tablespoon of each: chopped cilantro, parsley, basil
Salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste

1
Put all spices into a spice grinder and pulse until they turn into a powder.
2
Wash and dry the chicken. Preheat the heavy skillet. Add the chicken pieces and fry on medium-high flame for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Season with salt and black pepper, Transfer the chicken to a large casserole. Reserve 2 tablespoons of chicken roasting fat.
3
Preheat a clean skillet with 2 tablespoons of chicken roasting fat. Add the sliced onions and saute' until just softened. Transfer the onion to a casserole; add chopped tomatoes and hot pepper. Season with salt and sugar to taste and 1 tablespoon of spice powder. Cover, bring to boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 30-35 minutes.
4
Remove the casserole from heat stir in minced garlic and chopped herbs. Let stand for 5 minutes, serve and enjoy.

837

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lb chicken thighs and drumsticks, bone in with skin trimmed but not entirely removed, 2 large onions, sliced, 3-4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped, 2 teaspoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Chahohbili – Georgian Chicken Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chahohbili – Georgian Chicken Stew

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