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
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Meki Beatz
[email protected]I'm making this again tonight! It's that good.
Allahnawaz Khan
[email protected]Circassian chicken is my new favorite dish! The flavors are amazing.
Nobuhle Gumede
[email protected]This dish was a disappointment. The chicken was tough and the walnut sauce was bland.
Parbhoo Lal
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the walnut sauce was delicious.
Buavindra Roka
[email protected]Loved this recipe! It's now in my regular rotation.
john_canty iron_ghost_27
[email protected]This is a fantastic recipe! The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the walnut sauce is creamy and nutty. It's the perfect dish for a special occasion.
godzillaxykiller 1
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The walnut sauce was a bit bland though. I added some extra spices and lemon juice to give it more flavor.
Alex Gallardo
[email protected]This was my first time making Circassian chicken and it was a huge hit with my family. The chicken was moist and flavorful and the walnut sauce was creamy and rich.
Haily Whitten
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out perfectly cooked. The walnut sauce was also delicious, but it was a bit too thick for my taste. Next time, I'll add a little more water to thin it out.
Yaseen Jojo
[email protected]This dish is a must-try for any chicken lover. The combination of the tender chicken and the tangy walnut sauce is simply irresistible.
Sujan Cen
[email protected]The Circassian chicken with walnut sauce turned out amazing! The walnut sauce was the star of the dish. It was rich, creamy, and had a wonderful deep flavor.
Kofo Victoria
[email protected]This Circassian chicken is not only easy to make but also incredibly delicious. The chicken is tender and juicy, while the walnut sauce is creamy and flavorful with a perfect balance of spices.