Cooking Chicken Tabaka for Family Dinner! Relaxing Village Life

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat, while thighs are often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine is a cost-effective alternative.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are lower in calories, and frozen herbs are often cheaper.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: ground pepper

White pepper offers a milder flavor, while ground pepper is more affordable.

Prepare the chicken by spatchcocking it, removing the backbone for even cooking.

Season the chicken generously with salt, black pepper, and crushed garlic.

Rub the chicken with lemon juice and sprinkle with coriander and paprika.

Heat vegetable oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Place the chicken skin-side down in the skillet, pressing it flat with a heavy pan or lid.

Cook for 15-20 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.

Flip the chicken and cook for another 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

Add sliced onions and bay leaves to the skillet during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

Baste the chicken with the pan juices occasionally for added flavor.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Serve with fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon on top.

Cooking Techniques

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