Description
Georgian Chakhokhbili Chicken is a traditional, herb-infused tomato chicken stew simmered until tender and flavorful. It’s rich, hearty, and perfect for dipping with bread or serving over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on)
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup water or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter or oil
Instructions
- Heat a Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Add butter or oil to the pan and sear chicken until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté sliced onions until soft and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Mix well.
- Return chicken to the pan. Add bay leaf and water or broth. Stir gently.
- Cover and simmer on low for 30–40 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Uncover, stir in cilantro and parsley, and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or rice.
Notes
- Use bone-in chicken for deeper flavor.
- Simmer slowly to develop rich taste and texture.
- Fresh herbs brighten the dish beautifully.