St. Nino's Chicken Recipe

Name: St. Nino's Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 to 4-pound) chicken; 3 tablespoons walnut oil or olive oil; 3 cloves finely minced garlic; 4 fresh sprigs cilantro, finely minced; 2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper; 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon fenugreek (Georgian spice-utskho suneli); 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 cup red wine (preferably Georgian); 1 empty soda/beer can

Servings: persons

1 (3 to 4-pound) chicken
3 tablespoons walnut oil or olive oil
3 cloves finely minced garlic
4 fresh sprigs cilantro, finely minced
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fenugreek (Georgian spice-utskho suneli)
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 cup red wine (preferably Georgian)
1 empty soda/beer can

1
Prepare outdoor grill for indirect cooking.
2
First, clean inside cavity and outside of chicken, removing any remaining neck parts and fat.
3
Next, pat chicken dry and rub chicken with entirely with oil.
4
Then, combine minced garlic, minced cilantro, pepper, salt, fenugreek, and coriander seeds.
5
Rub this mixture generously over chicken.
6
Pour wine into empty can, removing tab on can and making 2 additional holes on top of can.
7
Then, carefully place chicken cavity on can and transfer to grill, setting up chicken as a tripod on grill.
8
Allow chicken to cook 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until juices run clear when pierced at thickest part of chicken thigh.
9
When done, carefully remove chicken from can.

168

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 to 4-pound) chicken, 3 tablespoons walnut oil or olive oil, 3 cloves finely minced garlic, 4 fresh sprigs cilantro, finely minced, and more.

Yes, St. Nino's Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

St. Nino's Chicken

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