Chkmeruli (Chicken in Creamy Garlic Sauce)
Tender chicken parts cooked in a creamy sauce with lots of garlic and parsley.
Equipment
- 1 oven proof pot or casserole
Ingredients
- 4 chicken legs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6-8 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/2 cups plus 1 tbsp chopped parsley leaves
- 500 ml cooking cream
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
Instructions
- Rub the chicken legs with salt and pepper, place into a ziplock bag and add 2 tbsp olive oil. Move to coat and marinate for 1 hour in the fridge.
- Heat a large pan, add the chicken legs and fry over high heat for about 2 minutes on each side, until browned.
- In a bowl, combine cooking cream, most of the minced garlic (reseve a teaspoon), 1/2 cup parsley leaves, 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper.
- Preheat the oven to 170C. Transfer the chicken to a baking tray and pour the sauce over.
- Cook for about 45 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
- Stir in the remaining teaspoon of minced garlic and top with the remaining tablespoon of fresh parsley.
- Serve with fresh vegetables and bread.