Circassian chicken

4 servings

30 minutes

The recipe was shared with us by Turkish chef Maria Ekmekcioglu.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 773.9
• Proteins: 38.1g
• Fats: 60.9g
• Carbohydrates: 21g

Ingredients

• Chicken fillet: 2 pc
• Stale white bread: 4 pc
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Milk: 125 ml
• Cumin (zira): 1 tbsp
• Walnuts: 300 g
• Butter: 45 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground red pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Boil the chicken breast until cooked. Then cut the warm meat into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken fillet: 2 pieces

2. Melt 30 g of butter in a pan and sauté the chopped onion. It's important not to burn the onion, as it will ruin the dish's flavor.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 45 g

3. Add walnuts, minced garlic, and stale bread after cutting off the crusts. Fry while stirring for a few minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 300 g
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Stale white bread: 4 pieces

4. Add milk and half a glass of chicken broth. Mix well, add salt, pepper, cumin, and finally the chicken meat. Mix well again and remove from heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 125 ml
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground red pepper:  to taste
   • Cumin (zira): 1 tablespoon
   • Chicken fillet: 2 pieces

5. Melt 15 g of butter in a small pan, add the mezze, and garnish with nuts.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 45 g
   • Walnuts: 300 g