Chakhokhbili

Ingredients

• 800 g chicken thighsSubstitute: chicken legs
• 6 medium tomatoesSubstitute: canned tomatoes
• 3 medium onions
• 5 cloves garlic
• 40 g fresh coriander
• 20 g fresh basil
• 1 tsp dried marigold petalsSubstitute: saffron
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegarSubstitute: lemon juice
• 30 g butter
• 1 piece chili pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Sear in butter over high heat until golden on all sides. Remove.

2. 2

   In the same pot, add sliced onions and cook until soft, about 8 minutes.

3. 3

   Add minced garlic, cook 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add diced tomatoes, return chicken to the pot. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Uncover, add red wine vinegar and dried marigold. Cook 10 more minutes until sauce thickens.

6. 6

   Stir in generous amounts of chopped fresh coriander and basil right before serving.

7. 7

   Serve in a deep dish with the herbed tomato sauce and crusty Georgian bread.