TURKISH CIRCASSIAN CHICKEN W WALNUT SAUCE

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Categories     Chicken

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

•Chicken breast, skinless, boneless -- 3 pounds
•Water -- 4 cups
•Salt -- 2 teaspoons
•Olive oil -- 3 tablespoons
•Onion, chopped -- 1
•Garlic, minced -- 2 cloves
•Paprika -- 3 tablespoons
•Cayenne pepper -- 1/2 teaspoon
•Walnuts -- 3 cups
•White bread, crust removed, soaked in water and squeezed dry -- 2-3 slices
•Lemon juice -- 1 tablespoon
•Salt and pepper -- to taste
•Olive oil -- 3 tablespoons
•Paprika -- 2 tablespoons
•Parsley, chopped -- 2 tablespoons

Steps:

  • 1.Add the chicken, water and salt to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high flame. Reduce heat to low and simmer 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Remove chicken, reserving the broth, and set aside to cool. When the chicken is cool, shred it finely with your fingers. 2.Heat the 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a sauté pan over medium flame. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic, paprika and cayenne and sauté for another 2 minutes. Set aside to cool. 3.Place the onion mixture, walnuts, bread, lemon juice, 2 cups of the poaching liquid, salt and pepper into a blender or food processor. Process until fairly smooth but with a little texture remaining. Remove to a large bowl. 4.Add the shredded chicken to the walnut sauce. Adjust seasoning and add more poaching liquid if the sauce is too dry. Place in a serving dish and shape decoratively with the tines of a fork. 5.Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the paprika over medium flame until the oil colors a deep red, 1-2 minutes. Drizzle the oil over the chicken, sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve warm or at room temperature.

Rajar Badshah
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Overall, I really enjoyed this dish. It's a unique and flavorful take on chicken.


Bilal choudhary
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This dish is a bit expensive to make, but it's a great option for a special occasion.


Essamanj Manj
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I had trouble finding Circassian salt. I ended up using regular salt and it turned out fine.


MD Sahajahan
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices and herbs.


AbduLahi Mscd
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The walnut sauce is a bit too rich for my taste. I would recommend using less walnuts or adding some yogurt to lighten it up.


Ronie Kezi's
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I love that this dish can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Hamid Yorou
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive meal.


DusTo Hridoy
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I was a bit skeptical about the walnut sauce, but it was actually really good! It had a nice tangy flavor that went well with the chicken.


Khanjee Khanjee
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This is one of my favorite recipes! The chicken is always so moist and flavorful, and the walnut sauce is to die for.


Nahom Adane
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and the walnut sauce is so easy to make.


stinky
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the walnut sauce was the perfect complement. I loved the combination of different spices and herbs.