GROUND CHICKEN WITH WALNUTS

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This is a traditional Turkish recipe (also known as Circassian Chicken) which can be served either as a main course, or a delicious appetizer.

Provided by Nurdan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Middle Eastern     Turkish

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
1 medium whole potato, peeled
1 small whole onion, peeled
1 small whole carrot, peeled
4 cups water
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 (1 inch thick) slices stale French bread, crusts removed
14 ounces walnuts, ground
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons ground red pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, place chicken, potato, onion and carrot. Pour in water, and bring to a boil. Skim any foam from the surface, and season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Reduce heat, and simmer for 1hour, or until chicken and vegetables are tender. Strain and reserve broth. Discard vegetables. Allow chicken to cool, then remove skin and bones, and shred meat into very small pieces.
  • Soften the bread in some of the chicken broth, then squeeze out. In a large bowl, combine bread, ground walnuts, garlic, red pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt. Using your hands, mix well like you're mixing meatballs. Place mixture in cheesecloth, and squeeze oil that the ground walnuts produce into a small bowl; set aside. Place walnut mixture into large bowl. Slowly blend in 1 cup of reserved chicken broth until consistency is like thick soup.
  • Place shredded chicken in a porcelain or glass serving dish. Stir in 2 to 3 tablespoons of walnut mixture. Cover chicken with remaining walnut mixture so the chicken is not visible. Smooth surface with the back of a spoon. Pour reserved walnut oil over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 136.2 mg, Fat 53.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 41.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 753.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Felix Gomez
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This recipe looks delicious! I'm definitely going to try it.


nich Xz
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I'm allergic to walnuts. Is there a substitute I can use?


Zohair Khan
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This recipe seems a bit complicated for me. I'm not sure I have all the ingredients.


Ben Wilson
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I'm not sure about this recipe. I've never cooked with walnuts before.


Chathi Lal
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This recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it!


khan sib
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I'm always looking for new and healthy recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! It's packed with flavor and nutrients.


Billy Lowe
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted great.


Cal Cal
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I made this for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the walnuts.


Muster Minder
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! I especially liked the combination of ground chicken and walnuts.


Md Moksdul
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I'm not a big fan of walnuts, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised! The walnuts added a nice crunch and flavor to the dish. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mark Winter
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This was a great recipe! I made it exactly as written and it turned out perfect. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Love you Bangladesh 2020
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste, but it had potential. I think I'll try adding some more spices next time.


Sad King
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Just made this for dinner and it was a huge success! My husband and kids loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


JI Editor
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This dish was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a healthy and flavorful meal.


xsylo 2
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I made this for dinner last night and it was delicious! I used ground turkey instead of chicken and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Gyanu Rai
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This ground chicken with walnuts recipe was a hit with my family! The walnuts added a nice crunch and flavor to the dish. I also liked that it was a healthy and easy meal to make.