Today, I offer a classic dish loved by many — chicken tabaka in nature! Be sure, this recipe is so simple that even a beginner can cook it, and it will turn out delicious for everyone! You can also prepare it at home.

Ingredients list:

• Chicken
• Onion

For the marinade:

• Salt
• Hot pepper
• Garlic
• Hot paprika
• Vegetable oil

Step-by-step instructions:

1. First, prepare the chicken. Cut the body in half along the breast. Turn each half inside out and place it on the table with the spine facing up. Then, press it down to fully open it.
   Remember to remove veins, films, and blood clots.
2. Turn the chicken inside up and beat it. If you have a kitchen mallet, use it; if not, you can use your fist or any heavy object.
3. Now move on to the marinade. Mix hot pepper, paprika, salt, crushed garlic, and vegetable oil thoroughly.
4. Cut the pepper and garlic into small cubes.
5. Coat the chicken with the marinade on all sides.
6. Next, fry the onion in hot vegetable oil, keeping the skins on, for 5-7 minutes.
7. Add the chicken to the pan and cook it together with the onion.The main goal is to fry the chicken well. This is why the special cutting of the chicken is needed.
8. Cook the chicken under a press.
9. Fry the chicken on both sides until golden brown. Inside, it should also be completely cooked. It will take about 20 minutes per side.

Tips:

• Choose a young chicken so the meat will be tender and soft.
• The chicken should be small enough to fit in the pan, so no need to cut it into pieces.
• The ideal weight for a chicken tabaka is about 500 grams.
• If the chicken has a head, feet, and neck, they need to be removed.

The dish turns out juicy, soft, with a crispy crust, and tender meat inside. It’s incredibly delicious when paired with a fresh vegetable salad.

Are you making chicken tabaka? I’m waiting for your answers in the comments below!