Shkmeruli - Chicken Cooked in Milk and Garlic

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees f (205 c).

Step 2

Wash and dry the chicken pieces, then coat them with oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Add oil to a skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Brown the chicken on both sides (10 minutes on the first, about 5 on the second)

Step 5

Place the chicken in a baking dish and roast uncovered for 20 - 30 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees).

Step 6

Remove from the oven and allow the chicken to rest.

Step 7

Mince the garlic and then flatten with the side of your knife to form a paste (or use a mortar and pestle).

Step 8

Add the butter to a small sauce pan (you can substitute 1 tablespoon of pan drippings for some of the butter to add more rich chicken flavor to the sauce)

Step 9

Add the garlic and lightly sauté.

Step 10

Add the milk and bring it to a boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Step 11

Place the chicken in a small baking dish (Georgian's use a shallow clay baking dish, called a ketsi)

Step 12

Pour the milk and garlic sauce over the chicken, and bake for 5 minutes.