CHICKEN BRAISED IN WALNUT SAUCE

CHICKEN BRAISED IN WALNUT SAUCE image

Categories Chicken

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 T Olive Oil
4 oz Chicken Breast Halves
-Skinned OR
8 Chicken Thighs,Skinned
1/3 c Onion,Finely Chopped
1 Garlic Clove,Minced
1/2 c Walnuts,Finely Chopped
2 T All Purpose Flour
1/2 t Ground Cinnamon
1/4 t Ground Red Pepper
1 cn Chicken Broth,Low Sodium
1/4 c Parsley,Finely Chopped
1 T White Wine Vinegar
1/4 t Salt
1/4 t Black Pepper,Freshly Ground
2 c Long-Grain And White Rice
-Cooked

Steps:

[Note: Traditional Persian dish] Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from pan. Add onion and garlic to pan; cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring constantly. Add walnuts and cook one minute or until toasted and fragrant, stirring constantly. Combine flour, cinnamon, and red pepper. Sprinkle over walnuts stirring to coat. Add broth and stir with a whisk. Return chicken to pan, breast side up. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until chicken is done and sauce is slightly thick. Stir in parsley, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Serve over rice.