Circassian Chicken with Walnut Sauce
Circassian Chicken with Walnut Sauce is a rich and creamy dish featuring tender shredded chicken coated in a flavorful walnut-based sauce infused with garlic and spices. It’s a unique and comforting meal often served at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- Chicken (whole or breasts)
- Onion
- Garlic
- Walnuts, finely ground
- Bread (soaked and squeezed) or breadcrumbs
- Chicken broth
- Olive oil or butter
- Paprika or Aleppo pepper
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Boil the chicken in water with onion and salt until fully cooked. Remove, let cool, and shred into pieces. Reserve the broth.
- In a bowl, combine ground walnuts, soaked bread or breadcrumbs, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually add warm chicken broth to the walnut mixture, stirring until a thick, creamy sauce forms.
- Add the shredded chicken to the sauce and mix until fully coated.
- Heat olive oil or butter with paprika or Aleppo pepper and drizzle over the top.
- Let the dish rest to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.
Notes
- Blend the walnut sauce for a smoother texture if desired.
- Add extra garlic or spice for a stronger flavor.
- This dish is best served at room temperature for optimal taste.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Freezing is not recommended as it may affect texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
