CHICKEN IN WALNUT SAUCE

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 whole chicken breasts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups ground toasted walnuts
4 cloves garlic, minced fine
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice or vinegar to taste
4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or fresh coriander

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.

Hinata Namching
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I'm not a fan of walnut sauce, but this dish was actually pretty good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who likes walnut sauce.


Haynes Twins
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This dish was a bit bland. I would recommend adding more spices next time.


Boxed_ Goat
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The chicken was a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend cooking the chicken for a shorter amount of time next time.


Md Maruf Hossain
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Yolandi Bauermeester
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This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


snte Sisay
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chicken was tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


mian nasir
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Not bad!


B2K BHAI
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This dish was amazing! The sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Asia Thompson
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would recommend using a different cut of chicken next time.


ASHRAF RAFI
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chicken was juicy and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a hit with my family.


semo tamu
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I've never had chicken in walnut sauce before, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The sauce was rich and nutty, and the chicken was moist and tender. I'll definitely be making this again!


Collin Stafford
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This chicken in walnut sauce was absolutely delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.