Georgian Recipes

Sour cream is used extensively in Georgian cuisine. In this family recipe we show how to make chicken with sour cream and spices.

Ingredients: 700 grams of chicken breasts, 2 large onions, 50 grams of butter, 5 tbs of oil, 500 grams of sour cream, 200 ml of water, 1 tbs of black pepper, 5 cloves of garlic, 25 grams of fresh green coriander, salt (amount dependent upon personal preference), 1 heaped tsp of dried marigold and a half a level tsp of cloves.

Preparation: Add 5 tbs of oil, 50 grams of butter and 1 heaped tsp of dried marigold to a pan. Heat on a medium temperature.

When the butter has melted add the chicken pieces and continue to cook on a medium heat for 10 minutes..

Slice the onion and add to the pan. Stir and cook for a further 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Crush the garlic.  Turn off the heat. Add the garlic to the pan, together with 500 grams of sour cream, half a level tsp of cloves, 1 tbs of black pepper, and salt (according to taste).

Stir thoroughly and then gradually stir in 2oo ml water. Cook on a medium temperature for 2 minutes.

Add chopped coriander.

Stir and leave for 2 minutes and then remove from the heat.

Serving: Serve hot.

Enjoy your Chicken with Sour Cream and Spices!

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