Tsitsila Tabaka Pan Pressed Chicken
A flattened chicken fried under a weight until crisp and golden, with a garlic and herb sauce.
- Time1 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £0.56 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rub the chicken with the garlic, paprika, salt and pepper. Leave for 20 minutes.
20 min - 2
Heat the oil in a large, heavy frying pan. Lay the chicken skin side down and put a heavy pan or a foil wrapped brick on top.
- 3
Cook over a medium heat for 20 minutes until the skin is crisp and deep golden.
20 min - 4
Turn it over, weigh it down again and cook for 15 minutes until the juices run clear.
15 min - 5
Mix the yoghurt, garlic, coriander and lemon juice for the sauce.
- 6
Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, carve and serve with the sauce.
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