Tapaka Aralez - Fried Chicken Recipe - Armenian Cuisine - Heghineh Cooking Show

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Thighs are juicier and more affordable.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are convenient and cost-effective.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne adds heat at a lower cost.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Rinse the whole chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.

Season the chicken inside and out with 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 2 tablespoons of paprika.

Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it becomes foamy.

Add 5 cloves of chopped garlic and 1 chopped onion to the skillet, and sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Place the chicken breast-side down in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Flip the chicken over and cook for another 5-7 minutes until browned on the other side.

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 45-60 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

Baste the chicken with the melted butter halfway through the cooking time.

Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Garnish the chicken with fresh herbs before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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