SHREDDED CHICKEN AND WALNUT SAUCE

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Make and share this Shredded Chicken and Walnut Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 (3 1/2 lb) chicken, cut in 8 pieces
3 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 1/2 cups walnuts
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 slices white bread or 2 pita breads
1 teaspoon paprika, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
sliced black olives, to garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pan, simmer the chicken with water and 1/2 tsp salt until cooked, 20-50 minutes, depending on whether it is bone in or not.
  • Strain through cheesecloth or a fine strainer and set chicken aside to cool.
  • Boil the water stock down until you have 1 1/2 cups.
  • Remove the cooled chicken from the bones while the stock is reducing and chop into 1-inch pieces.
  • In a food processor or blender, blend the walnuts, onions and cooled, reduced stock.
  • Break the bread into chunks and add to the blender, along with 1/2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt and the pepper.
  • Blend to a smooth paste.
  • Put the chicken pieces in a bowl, pour the walnut paste over, and toss gently to combine.
  • Garnish with the remaining paprika and sliced black olives.
  • Particularly nice served with fresh fruit.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.8, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 27.4, Sodium 432.7, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 14.2

Rattan Life styel
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My family enjoyed this dish. The chicken was tender and flavorful. The sauce was rich, creamy, and delicious.


Raheem Sinat
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Excellent recipe! The shredded chicken is moist and tender, and the walnut sauce is creamy and flavorful.


Emmett Hunter
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It was not bad, but I have definitely tasted better chicken and walnut sauce before.


Maure
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish! I would definitely make it again.


Anusha Iftekhar
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Love the sauce, but chicken felt a bit dry.


Elikem Mets
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This was my first time making shredded chicken and walnut sauce, and it turned out great! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy.


Muhammed Sammo
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The shredded chicken and walnut sauce was a great weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and it was a hit with my family.


Sadak Miah
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My kids loved this dish! They especially liked the creamy walnut sauce.


Abraham Tarawalie
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The recipe was easy to follow, and the end result was impressive. The chicken was flavorful and tender, while the sauce was creamy and rich.


janelle Deloatche
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This dish was simple to prepare and cooked quickly. I was able to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.


Karam Elahi
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The walnut sauce was very unique. It was not as heavy or greasy as other walnut-based sauces I've had. I liked the nutty flavor that it added to the chicken.


Zeyad ELATTAR
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The shredded chicken turned tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The sauce was a perfect complement, not too heavy and creamy, but still rich and flavorful. Definitely a keeper!


Shaimaa Hamdy Gad
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This shredded chicken and walnut sauce was absolutely delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.


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