Shkmeruli (Creamy Garlic Chicken)
Whole chicken pressed flat and roasted, then finished in a creamy garlic-milk sauce in a clay ketsi.
Why It Works
Pressing the chicken flat ensures even cooking and maximum skin contact. The insane amount of garlic (sometimes a whole head) mellows in the milk into a sweet, creamy sauce.
Key Ingredients
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