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title: Chakhokhbili (Georgian Chicken and Tomato Stew)
servings: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 50 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/chakhokhbili-chicken-stew
---

Gather @chicken thigh{800%g}, @tomato{600%g}, @onion{3}, @fresh cilantro{0.5%bunch}, @fresh basil{0.5%bunch}, @fresh parsley{0.5%bunch} and @red pepper flakes{0.5%tsp}.

Brown the chicken pieces skin side down in a dry heavy pot over medium heat, about 8 minutes — the skin renders its own fat. ~{8%minutes}

Add the onions and cook in the chicken fat until soft and golden, 8 minutes. ~{8%minutes}

Add the chopped tomatoes, cover, and braise on low heat for 30 minutes. Do not add any water. ~{30%minutes}

Stir in the @khmeli suneli{1.5%tsp}, pepper flakes and @salt{}, and simmer uncovered 10 minutes to thicken the sauce. ~{10%minutes}

Off the heat, crush in the @garlic{4%clove} and fold through the mountain of chopped herbs. Rest 5 minutes, then serve with bread. ~{5%minutes}