walnut chicken

chia's Note:

this is a traditional persian dish according to cooking light. my family loved this!

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons flour
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• ½ cup chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• salt and pepper
• 2 cups cooked rice

Directions:

1. heat oil in a skillet, add chicken and brown on both sides, 3-5 minutes per side, remove.
2. add onions and garlic to pan, cook for 2 minutes.
3. add walnuts, cook for 1 minute.
4. add flour, cinnamon, red pepper flakes, stirring.
5. add broth, stir to mix well.
6. return chicken to pan, cover, simmer 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
7. stir in parsley, salt, pepper, vinegar.
8. serve over rice.

Reviews

[Bergy]

This chicken is from heaven! Didn't change a thing - served it with rice, leeks & steamed carrots. The sauce on the rice is wonderful. The aroma while it is cooking wakes up all your senses. We loved it Thanks chia for a winner

[Vegan Courtney]

We veganized this by using veggie "chick'n" strips and vegetable broth with a shot of Braggs. It was lovely, although we were surprised by how cinnamon-y it ended up! Thanks, great recipe. :)

[sugarpea]

We absolutely loved this. The rice and sauce is perfect as is. Next time I'd saute the chicken until done and skip the simmering. I think it would improve the texture and moisture of the breasts. Thanks, chia.