How to make chicken in garlic sauce | Georgian Shqmeruli Recipe

white wine

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without alcohol.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pork

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while pork is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chicken pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside; drain excess fat from the skillet.

Melt butter in the same skillet and add chopped onions; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Pour in white wine and scrape the bottom of the skillet to deglaze, cooking until reduced by half, about 3-5 minutes.

Add chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, and red pepper flakes; bring to a simmer.

Return chicken to the skillet and cover; cook on low heat for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Remove chicken and keep warm; stir cream into the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.

Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Serve chicken topped with sauce and garnished with parsley.

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