Chicken in walnut sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Originating from the Georgian cuisine, this dish combines the savory flavors of chicken with the nutty richness of walnuts. The creamy sauce, made from ground walnuts, garlic, and spices, adds a unique and flavorful twist to the dish. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to impress your guests, chicken in walnut sauce is sure to be a hit.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN IN COCONUT SAUCE
This is a delicious recipe from Indonesia. The coconut adds a creamy taste to the chicken dish!
Provided by JAZZYCHAZZY
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indonesian
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix the cream of coconut with the hot water until smooth and well blended, and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and place the chicken breasts into the hot oil. Pan-fry the chicken breasts until they have begun to brown but are still pink inside, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken breasts to paper towels, and sprinkle them with lemon juice, ginger, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the onions and garlic into the skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet on top of the cooked onions and garlic, and pour the coconut cream mixture over the chicken. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 716.2 calories, Carbohydrate 76.4 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 33.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 22.2 g, Sodium 133.2 mg, Sugar 69.8 g
ROASTED CHICKEN WITH CREAMY WALNUT SAUCE
This Turkish-inspired sauce makes a wonderful alternative to a classic bread sauce
Provided by Emma Lewis
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. In a roasting tin, toss together the chicken, cumin, paprika, 1 tbsp olive oil and seasoning. Cook for 40 mins until the chicken is crisp and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, tear up 1 pitta bread and place in a small bowl. Pour over a couple of tbsp chicken stock and leave to soak. Dry-fry the walnuts in a frying pan for about 3 mins until golden and toasted. Set aside. Heat the remaining oil in the pan and cook the onion and garlic until softened. Place the softened pitta bread, onion mixture and most of the nuts into a blender. Pour over the rest of the chicken stock and whizz together until a rough paste forms. Return the mixture to the pan. Add the cream and lemon juice, season and keep warm.
- When the chicken is cooked, arrange on a platter. Stir the coriander through the sauce and spoon into a bowl. Roughly chop the remaining walnuts and scatter over the chicken. Toast the pittas, cut into wedges and serve alongside
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1245 calories, Fat 86 grams fat, SaturatedFat 20 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 67 grams protein, Sodium 1.76 milligram of sodium
SAUTéED CHICKEN WITH WALNUT SAUCE
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Turn the heat to medium under a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the chicken pieces without crowding them; use two skillets if necessary. Cook on the first side about 10 minutes, rotating the pieces and adjusting the heat as necessary to brown the pieces evenly. As the pieces brown, season with salt and pepper. Cook the second side as you did the first, then turn once or twice more until done, a total of 20 to 30 minutes. (You can check for doneness by cutting into the pieces; there should be no sign of blood, although traces of pink are all right. The breast and wing pieces will finish cooking first; keep them warm in a low oven, or just set them aside and serve them less than piping hot.)
- Meanwhile, soak the bread in the milk or stock. Put the walnuts, garlic and some salt in the container of a food processor, and pulse to grind coarsely. Gently squeeze some liquid from the bread, and add the bread to the container, along with the oil. Process until combined but not puréed. Add as much of the remaining milk or stock as necessary to give the mixture a mayonnaise-like consistency. By hand, add the paprika or chili powder, and stir in the parsley if you are using it. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve the chicken hot or at room temperature with the sauce spooned over it.
CHICKEN WITH WALNUT SAUCE
Steps:
- Bring a pot of chicken stock or water to a boil (starting with stock will mean even more flavorful chicken and even better stock when you're done). Add the chicken, onions, carrots, celery, parsley stems, salt, and pepper; the liquid should just cover the chicken. Simmer, uncovered, over low heat, until the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Remove the chicken and cool to room temperature. Strain the stock and set aside.
- Put the bread in a bowl and saturate it with some of the stock. Squeeze any excess liquid out of the bread, then place it in a food processor with the parsley leaves, walnuts, garlic, and chile. Process until the walnuts are ground, then, with the machine running, pour in enough of the reserved stock to form a creamy sauce, about 2 cups. Reserve the remaining stock for another use.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Carve the chicken and serve it with the sauce.
- Walnut Chicken Salad
- When the chicken is cooked, remove the meat from the bones and chop into small pieces; combine with enough of the sauce to create a chicken salad. Serve at room temperature.
CIRCASSIAN CHICKEN IN WALNUT SAUCE
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Simmer the large onion, carrots, peppercorns, salt, bay leaves and parsley in 1 1/2 quarts of water for 20 minutes. Add the chicken, and continue simmering for 20 minutes longer, just until the chicken is done. Cool the chicken in the broth.
- Meanwhile, heat the walnut oil over very low heat, stirring in 1 teaspoon of the paprika. Set aside in a warm place.
- Soak the bread in a little water, and squeeze it dry.
- Grind the walnuts in a food processor or blender until fine. Spoon into a large bowl, and set aside.
- When chicken is cool enough to handle, remove from broth; discard skin and bones, and tear meat into bite-size pieces and set aside. Strain the chicken stock, and reserve.
- Crumble the bread into the walnuts. Stir in garlic, 1/2 cup minced onion, 1 tablespoon paprika, cayenne and 2 cups of reserved stock. Mix and process in batches to make smooth paste, using more stock as needed to make a thick sauce of pouring consistency. Season with salt.
- Mix half the sauce with the chicken pieces. Arrange the mixture on a serving platter, and pour the remaining sauce over it. Drizzle with hot walnut-paprika oil. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 520, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 550 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SHREDDED CHICKEN AND WALNUT SAUCE
Make and share this Shredded Chicken and Walnut Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by WI Cheesehead
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h15m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pan, simmer the chicken with water and 1/2 tsp salt until cooked, 20-50 minutes, depending on whether it is bone in or not.
- Strain through cheesecloth or a fine strainer and set chicken aside to cool.
- Boil the water stock down until you have 1 1/2 cups.
- Remove the cooled chicken from the bones while the stock is reducing and chop into 1-inch pieces.
- In a food processor or blender, blend the walnuts, onions and cooled, reduced stock.
- Break the bread into chunks and add to the blender, along with 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt and the pepper.
- Blend to a smooth paste.
- Put the chicken pieces in a bowl, pour the walnut paste over, and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with the remaining paprika and sliced black olives.
- Particularly nice served with fresh fruit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.8, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 27.4, Sodium 432.7, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 14.2
WALNUT CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS IN CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE
This is a recipe I came up with after trying several mustard sauces. I added walnuts to enhance the chicken flavor, and I added garlic to the mustard sauce for a bit of added flavor. I actually prefer this with more walnuts than is listed below. But the amount listed below is what is preferred by most people for whom I've made this particular dish. I hope you like it.
Provided by Northwestgal
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 chicken breasts, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix together 1/2 cup of the chicken broth. 1/4 cup of the chopped walnuts, and 2 teaspoons minced garlic. Pour it in an 8x8 or 9x9 baking dish.
- Arrange chicken pieces in the the baking pan, turning to be sure all pieces are well coated with the nutty broth sauce. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with basil, salt and pepper. Place the pan in the refrigerator to marinate for about 1 hour. (If you're running short on time, it's OK to skip the 1-hour refrigeration step; just be sure the chicken is well coated on all sides with the nutty broth sauce.).
- Bake chicken breasts in the nutty broth sauce for about 30-45 minutes at 375 degrees, or until juice runs clear in the chicken.
- When chicken is about half done (about 15-20 minutes into the roasting time), saute the remaining 1/4 cup walnuts and remaining 1/2 cup broth in a skillet over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes. Add the sliced mushrooms, and stir, continuing to saute until the mushrooms are tender.
- In separate skillet, saute the remaining 2 teaspoons garlic in the butter for about 2 minutes over medium-low heat. Add the Dijon mustard and stir well. Add the cream and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the sauce just begins to thicken.
- Pour the mustard sauce over the chicken breasts. Top with the nutty mushroom mixture.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions (scallions) over the top, if desired.
- NOTE: When I use extra thick chicken breasts, so they cook more thoroughly I cut a slit about 1 inch in depth in the side of each breast (to make a pocket) before placing it in the oven. I also chop the mushrooms (rather than just leave them sliced). Then, Step #6 would be to spoon the nutty mushroom mixture inside the pockets after the chicken breasts are fully cooked. Then pour sauce over the stuffed, cooked chicken breasts and top with chopped green onions. You might want to do this too, if the chicken breats are rather thick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.8, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 95.9, Sodium 755, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 33.7
LINGUINE WITH CHICKEN AND WALNUT SAUCE
Provided by Liza Davies
Categories Milk/Cream Chicken Nut Pasta Poultry Sauté Walnut Pea Winter Bon Appétit New Jersey
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until light brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to plate. Add bell pepper, shallots, nutmeg and cayenne to skillet and sauté until pepper begins to soften, about 4 minutes. Mix in 1/3 cup walnuts and peas. Add cream and broth and boil until thickened to sauce consistency, about 6 minutes.
- Mix linguine, remaining 1/3 cup walnuts and chicken into sauce. Toss until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer pasta to bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
CHICKEN IN WALNUT SAUCE
Steps:
- If you prefer, remove the bones and skin of the chicken breasts, pound them slightly between sheets of plastic wrap. Or leave the bones in and the skin on for baking or frying.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Combine the ground walnuts, garlic, lemon zest, cayenne, and cinnamon with a little salt.
- If sauteing the chicken breasts, heat the oil in a large saute pan over high heat and brown the breasts quickly on all sides. Set aside. Add the butter to the pan, saute the onion for 8 to 10 minutes over moderate heat until softened. Add the flour, stir well, and cook for about 4 minutes to get rid of the raw flour taste. Add the stock, stir well, and bring up to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, simmer for a few minutes. Stir in the walnut mixture and adjust the seasoning with the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of the dill or fresh coriander. Return the chicken to the pan to coat with the sauce and finish cooking.
- Please taste again for salt, lemon, and herbiness. Sprinkle with the remaining herbs if you need their accent, and serve at once.
WALNUT CHICKEN SKILLET
"I discovered this when looking for a recipe to use in my new wok," recalls Kay Hatfield of Elgin, Illinois. "It's the best stir-fry I've ever found...and the only way my son will eat chicken."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon soy sauce until smooth; add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the water, vinegar, sugar, hot pepper sauce and remaining cornstarch and soy sauce; set aside. , In a large skillet, saute walnuts in oil until toasted; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the same skillet, stir-fry chicken until no longer pink. , Remove and keep warm. Add green pepper and ginger to skillet; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until pepper is crisp-tender. Stir cornstarch mixture; add to skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. , Return chicken and walnuts to pan. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 746mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling last minute.
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Whenever possible, use organic and locally-sourced ingredients.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing or frying chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick.
- Use a good quality walnut oil: Walnut oil has a rich, nutty flavor that will add depth and complexity to your sauce. Look for a walnut oil that is cold-pressed and unrefined.
- Season your chicken well: Before cooking, season your chicken with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the chicken.
- Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). This will help to prevent foodborne illness.
- Let the chicken rest before serving: After cooking, let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.
Conclusion:
Chicken in Walnut Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of tender chicken, rich walnut sauce, and crunchy walnuts makes for a truly satisfying meal. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner recipe, give Chicken in Walnut Sauce a try.
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