Chakhokhbili - Chicken/pheasant W/herbs

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Chakhokhbili - Chicken w/herbs Categories: Georgian, Ethnic, Poultry, Maindish Yield: 6 Servings 2 tb Butter 3 lb Chicken cut into 10 pieces 4 ea Onions peeled & chopped 8 ea Tomatoes peeled seeded & coarse chopped 3 ea Garlic cloves minced 2/3 c Chopped mixed fresh herbs parsley cilantro tarragon basil & dill 1/2 ts Dried hot red pepper flakes Salt & pepper to taste Melt butter is large skillet & brown chicken on all sides. Stir in chopped onions & cook for 10 mins. being sure to stir occasionally. Add tomatoes & cook covered for 30 mins. until chicken is done. Stir in the garlic, herbs, hot pepper, salt & pepper to taste. Cook covered for 5 mins. more. Allow to stand 5 mins. covered before serving. *NOTE: The Georgian word for pheasant is khokhobi & is an inspired dish of Georgian cuisine. ORIGIN: Dr. Dmitry Varezadnadzhe, Tibilisi-Georgia, circa 1997