Skhmeruli
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Skhmeruli

A traditional Georgian dish of chicken in a garlic milk sauce.

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Difficulty: Medium
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • •Chicken
  • •Garlic
  • •Milk
  • •Salt
  • •Pepper

Instructions

1

Prepare chicken

Clean and cut the chicken. (10 mins)

2

Cook chicken

Brown the chicken in a pan. (15 mins)

3

Make sauce

Simmer garlic and milk to make the sauce. (10 mins)

4

Combine and cook

Add chicken to the sauce and cook until done. (15 mins)

Skhmeruli is a beloved traditional Georgian dish that features tender chicken cooked in a rich and creamy garlic milk sauce.

This dish has its roots in the Racha region of Georgia, where it has been enjoyed for generations.

To make Skhmeruli, start by cleaning and cutting the chicken, then brown it in a pan to lock in the flavors. Next, simmer garlic and milk together to create a fragrant sauce. Finally, combine the chicken with the sauce and cook until the chicken is fully done.

While the classic recipe is already delicious, you can customize Skhmeruli by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary to the sauce for an extra layer of flavor.

In Georgia, Skhmeruli is typically served with fresh bread to soak up the creamy sauce, making it a comforting and hearty meal.

From a nutritional perspective, Skhmeruli is a rich dish, so it's best enjoyed in moderation. The garlic in the sauce offers health benefits such as boosting the immune system and providing anti-inflammatory properties.

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