Chicken Tapaka (Dish of Caucasian Cuisine)

Chicken tobacco (tapaka chicken) is a popular dish of Caucasian cuisine. It is chicken fried with garlic, pepper, and spices.

Summary

Ingredients

• Chicken – 2 carcasses
• Spices and seasonings (salt, black pepper, and sweet peas, bay leaf, ground black pepper, ground paprika, thyme) – 5 tablespoon.
• Garlic to taste
• Vegetable oil – 5 tablespoon.
• Ghee cow butter – 30 g

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Instructions

1. Cut the chicken carcass along the breastbone and unfold it completely.
2. Remove and discard the insides, including any films, blood clots, and veins.
3. Rinse the carcass thoroughly under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
4. Place the carcass on a work surface covered with plastic film. Gently pound it with a meat mallet to flatten (cover with film to prevent splashing).
5. Make the marinade: In a bowl, lightly crush the black peppercorns, allspice berries (sweet peas), and bay leaves until roughly crumbled but not fine. Add salt, ground black pepper, ground paprika, and thyme. Mix well.
6. Finely chop the garlic and add to the spice mixture.
7. Pour vegetable oil over the mixture and stir thoroughly to distribute all ingredients evenly.
8. Let the marinade rest at room temperature for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
9. Rub the flattened chicken carcass thoroughly with the marinade on both sides.
10. Place the chicken in a bowl, cover with a plate, place a weight on top, and refrigerate for approximately 24 hours.
11. Preheat a cast-iron pan (preferably with a matching cast-iron lid) on high heat for 20 minutes.
12. Add the ghee cow butter to the hot pan.
13. Add a small amount of vegetable oil (roughly 1-2 tablespoons) and allow it to warm slightly.
14. Carefully place the marinated chicken carcass in the pan, skin-side down.
15. Cover with the lid and cook on high heat for 20 minutes.
16. Flip the chicken carcass.
17. Cover again and cook for another 15 minutes, stirring gently after about 5 minutes to prevent the skin from sticking.
18. The chicken is ready when the skin is golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).

Angela for you at your meal!