BRAISED CHICKEN WITH PUMPKIN, SAGE, & WALNUTS

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Delicious winter dish. Pretty easy to make, yet is definitely a dish you can serve to company. The braising adds moistness and flavor. You can tweak this one quite a bit to suit your taste (add wine to the stock, more pepper, a mix of winter root vegetables instead of pumpkin, different nuts or spices, etc). Adapted from a recipe by Michael Lomonaco, chef of the former "Windows on the World" which was in one of the NYC World Trade Center towers.

Provided by Lizzie-Babette

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small chicken or 1 medium chicken, cut into serving pieces (or your favorite mix of chicken parts)
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup diced onion
1 cup diced carrot
2 1/2 cups peeled seeded and diced pumpkin or 2 1/2 cups butternut squash
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 1/2 cups hot chicken broth
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves or 1 tablespoon dried sage, plus some for garnish (optional)
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts, plus some for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Generously sprinkle chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Over medium heat, melt olive oil and butter in a large pan that you can fit all chicken pieces in without crowding.
  • (Note: pan must have a lid) Add chicken, skin side down, and cook slowly until chicken is golden brown color.
  • Turn pieces over, add onions, carrots, and pumpkin and cook until chicken is golden brown.
  • Once the chicken is browned, let it and the vegetables cook slowly together for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add about 1 3/4 c of hot stock and simmer over low heat for 30-35 minutes, slightly uncovered, checking occasionally to add more stock, if needed.
  • Transfer chicken pieces to a large serving platter.
  • Add walnuts and sage to the pot and cook for two minutes.
  • Spoon vegetables onto the serving platter around the chicken, and pour the remaining sauce in the pot over the chicken.
  • Sprinkle reserved sage and walnuts over the dish to garnish.

Hasan Ariyan
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This dish was good, but it was a lot of work. I'm not sure if I would make it again.


ayman hasan
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Samuel Acquah
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I thought this dish was just average. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special.


Shantha Engineers
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This dish was just okay. I wouldn't make it again.


Aaron R
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This recipe is a disaster. Don't waste your time.


Able Bowen
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This is the worst recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was tough and the sauce was flavorless.


Melz G
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I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and money.


Jutt Kasuri
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The chicken was dry and the sauce was too sweet.


Udeoha Camillus
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This dish was good, but not great. I found the sauce to be a bit bland.


Choney Dorji
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Farooq Sheikh
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my household.


Qamara Abs
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The sauce in this dish is so creamy and flavorful. I could eat it with a spoon!


Nay Nay C
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. Even my kids, who are picky eaters, ate it all up.


Fc Adnan
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This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive dish.


Ajni Bushi
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My husband is a picky eater, but he loved this dish! He said it was the best chicken he's ever had.


Hasan Bukhari
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I love the combination of pumpkin and sage. This dish is perfect for a fall dinner party.


Ruth Duru
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used butternut squash instead of pumpkin and it was still delicious.


md perweez alam
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin, but this dish changed my mind. The pumpkin-sage sauce was so flavorful and creamy, and it paired perfectly with the chicken.


shopon mia
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pumpkin-sage sauce was the perfect complement.


Mumeen Kenny
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the pumpkin-sage sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.