Georgian · main
Shkmeruli
Shkmeruli reads richness 8.4, allium 5.8 and umami 4.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Georgian main, about 51 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 4.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 1.2 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.5 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 8.5 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 6.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 8.4 · Allium 5.8 · Umami 4.6 · Salinity 3.6 · Warm Spice 2.2 · Bitterness 1.4 · Heat 1.2 · Sweetness 1.2 · Earthy 0.7 · Herbaceous 0.7
What's in it (6)
- 1 whole small chicken (about 3 lbs), butterflied
- 8 cloves garlic
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Time & effort: about 51 min (31 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 183.5 kcal, 19.6 g protein, 8.1 g fat, 8 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Roast or pan-fry the butterflied chicken until cooked through and golden.
- Blend generous amounts of garlic with warm milk and a little butter to make the sauce.
- Pour the garlic-milk sauce over the chicken in a clay pan and simmer briefly on low heat until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the bird.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.