Georgian Chicken Stew with Tomatoes and Herbs [Chakhokhbili]
This Georgian Chicken Stew with Tomatoes and Herbs [Chakhokhbili] is an easy, traditional dish from the country of Georgia. This one pot meal consists of seared chicken pieces cooked in a bright, comforting tomato sauce that is delicious over rice or with fresh garlic naan bread for sopping juices.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 867kcal
Ingredients
- 2 to 2 ½ pounds chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
- 6 Tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 large onion
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 26 ounces San Marzano tomatoes, diced (or 3.5 pounds chopped fresh tomatoes, if available)
- ¼ red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
- ½-1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for sprinkling over the top
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat 4 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large dutch oven or skillet on high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken thighs skin side down and brown for 4-5 minutes before flipping and browning on the other side. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
- Drain the grease, then add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add the bell pepper and continue to cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until onions have softened.
- Add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, then cover the dutch oven or skillet with a lid and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pan and nestle the pieces into the tomato sauce. Cover with the lid again and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 30 minutes, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Stir in the chopped cilantro and minced garlic. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
- Serve the stew with additional cilantro sprinkled over the top and naan bread or rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 867kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 68g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 277mg | Sodium: 1067mg | Potassium: 1067mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1505IU | Vitamin C: 59.4mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 4.1mg