Chakhokhbili (Georgian Chicken With Herbs)

Description: Georgian Chicken with Herbs, an Azerbaijan recipe. Recipe from The Georgian Feast by Darra Goldstein

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 (3 lb) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 4 medium onions, peeled and chopped
• 8 medium tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
• 1/2 cup chopped mixed fresh herbs (parsley, cilantro, tarragon, basil, dill)
• 1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

1. Melt the butter in a large skillet and brown the chicken pieces on all sides. Stir in the chopped onions and cook for 10 minutes, continuing to stir occasionally.
2. Add the prepared tomatoes and cook, covered, for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is done.
3. Stir in the garlic, herbs, hot pepper, and salt and pepper to taste. Cook, covered, 5 minutes longer.
4. Let stand 5 minutes, covered, before serving.