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Chicken with Walnuts and Chestnuts Recipe

This chicken with walnuts and chestnuts is rich, fragrant, and layered with savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. It’s a comforting one-pot dish that brings warmth and depth to any dinner table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Azerbaijani-Inspired
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken cut into pieces
  • 3 onions finely chopped
  • 300 g chestnuts cooked and peeled
  • 3 tablespoons finely ground walnuts
  • 100 g cornelian cherries dried or fresh
  • 1 red bell pepper julienned
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup water
  • Cooking oil

Method
 

  1. Begin by finely chopping the onions and sautéing them in oil over medium heat until they turn a golden hue. Once softened and caramelized, layer the chicken pieces over the onions. Season with turmeric and salt, stirring gently to combine all the flavors.
  2. Cover the pan with a lid and allow the chicken to cook gently over low heat in its own juices. After 10 minutes, pour in 1 cup of water and add the cooked chestnuts. Let the dish simmer until the chicken is fully cooked and the flavors are well absorbed.
  3. Toward the end of cooking, stir in the ground walnuts, julienned red bell pepper, and cornelian cherries. Allow it all to cook for another 1–2 minutes so the ingredients meld without losing texture.
  4. Serve hot as a rich, aromatic main dish perfect for special occasions or a cozy family meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcal

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