What do I need to spice this recipe up?

• 2 Tbsp dried marjoram
• 2 Tbsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 2 Tbsp dried dill
• 2 Tbsp dried summer savory
• 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 2 Tbsp dried mint
• 2 Tbsp coriander seed
• 1 Tbsp dried fenugreek leaves
• 2 tsp dried ground marigold petals
• 2 crushed bay leaves

What do I need to make the whole recipe?

• 2 lbs chicken thighs and breast,  bone-in and/or boneless (you also can take the skin off)
• waer to fill pot to boil chicken
• 1 tsp of curry powder
• 1 tsp of khmeli suneli
• 3 tsp of red pepper
• 3 tsp of black pepper
• 2 cups of crushed walnuts
• 3 garlic cloves
• 2 Tbsp salt
• salt/ pepper
• 3 Tbsp of unsalted butter

How to make Chicken in Walnut Sauce: 

• You could cut the chicken into smaller pieces before or after its boil.
• Put chicken pieces into a pot and fill with water, add 2 tablespoons of salt. Boil for 30 minutes.
• Take chicken out, cut in pieces if you haven’t already. (save the water from the chicken you will need it ).
• Put chicken pieces in a pan with 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter.

• Brown up chicken pieces lightly, turn chicken frequently,
• Add to the chicken 1 teaspoon of khmeli suneli, 3 teaspoons of black pepper, 3 teaspoons of red pepper, 1 teaspoon of curry powder.

• Add  2 cups crushed walnuts, minced 3 garlic cloves and water that you boiled chicken in, just enough to fully cover all the chicken.

• Simmer for 15 minutes, or until comes to a boil.
• You could add salt, pepper to taste.

Try these other chicken recipes:

• Sauteed Pan Chicken and Vegetables
• Buffalo Chicken Salad with Dairy-Free Ranch
• Make-Ahead Chicken Skewer Salad

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Chicken in Walnut Sauce (Sacivi)

This dish is flavourful and packed with spices and lots of health benefits.

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Prep Time 25 mins

Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Course dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Georgian

Servings 6

Calories 513 kcal

Equipment

• pot
• Skillet
• tongs

Ingredients

  

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• 2 Tbsp marjoram
• 2 Tbsp dried parsley
• 2 Tbsp dried dill
• 2 Tbsp dried summer savory
• 2 Tbsp dried mint
• 2 Tbsp coriander seed
• 1 Tbsp dried fenugreek leaves
• 2 tsp dried ground marigold petals
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 2 bay leaves crushed
• 2 lb chicken thighs or breasts skinless
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp khmeli suneli
• 3 tsp red pepper
• 3 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups walnuts crushed
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 2 Tbsp salt
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste
• 3 Tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

 

• Put chicken into a pot, fill with water and 2 Tbsp salt. Boil for 30 minutes.
• Once finished, take chicken out a cut into smaller pieces then transfer to a pan with 3 Tbsp unsalted butter (save the water, you will need it later)
  
• Frequently turn over the chicken and lightly brown it.
• To the chicken skillet, add 1 tsp khmeli suneli, 3 tsp black pepper, 3 tsp red pepper, and 1 tsp curry powder.
  
• Add 2 cups crushed walnuts and 3 minced garlic cloves. Then top off with the water from the boiled chicken, just enough to cover the chicken.
  
• Simmer for 15 minutes or until it comes to a boil. Add more salt and pepper to taste.
• All done, serve warm!
  

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Chicken in Walnut Sauce (Sacivi)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 513 Calories from Fat 324

% Daily Value*

Fat 36g55%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Cholesterol 112mg37%

Sodium 2513mg109%

Potassium 905mg26%

Carbohydrates 13g4%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 40g80%

Vitamin A 734IU15%

Vitamin C 10mg12%

Calcium 221mg22%

Iron 6mg33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keyword bay leaf, black peppercorns, butter, chicken, coriander, curry powder, dill, fenugreek leaves, garlic, marigold petals, marjoram, mint, parsley, red pepper, walnuts

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