Georgian Tabaka Chicken baked in the oven. Today's recipe.

Tabaka chicken is a delicious and aromatic dish from Georgian cuisine that has gained popularity due to its simplicity and exceptional flavor. The chicken becomes incredibly tender and juicy, while the spices give it a unique aroma.

Ingredients:

• chicken – 1 piece;
• salt to taste;
• garlic – 1 clove;
• vegetable oil – 1 tbsp;
• chicken seasoning to taste.

Preparation method:

Prepare the chicken. Cut the breast of the carcass lengthwise, then open it up and flip it cut-side down on the cutting board, writes Oboz.ua.

Cover the chicken with plastic wrap (or a bag) and pound it with a meat mallet. This is necessary to break the bones and cartilage, making the carcass flatter.

Make incisions under the breast to tuck in the wings. Sprinkle with salt on both sides.

Make cuts on the chicken and insert thinly sliced garlic into them. You can also make small cuts all over the carcass to allow the meat to absorb the spices.

Brush with vegetable oil and sprinkle with seasonings all over. Place the chicken in a baking sleeve, tie it up, and let it rest for 2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 200°C and place the tray with the chicken on the lower rack. Bake for 50 minutes.

Remove the tray, cut the sleeve, open the chicken, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes to achieve a crispy crust.