Fried Chicken with Garlic Walnut Sauce
Fried Chicken with Garlic Walnut Sauce
Garlic and walnuts are the aromatic base to a simple sauce that coats golden fried chicken. Serve with egg noodles and steamed vegetables on the side.
Ingrediënten
- 1 3.5-lb. fresh whole chicken, cut up
- ¾ tsp salt divided
- ½ tsp ground black pepper divided
- 2 Tbs butter
- 1 Tbs vegetable oil
- 1 cup walnuts toasted
- 10 clove garlic peeled
- 1 cup water
Instructies
- Season chicken with half the salt and half the pepper.
- In a large skillet melt butter and oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken until golden brown on all sides, about 15 minutes; adjust heat as needed.
- Cover pan and continue cooking over low heat for 20 minutes, or until chicken is done; transfer to another dish and hold warm.
- Meanwhile, in a blender or food processor, finely grind together walnuts, garlic and remaining salt and pepper.
- Pour off all but 4 tablespoons of pan drippings and heat to medium-high.
- Add walnut and garlic mixture and sauté for 1 minute, until just golden.
- Add water and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to pan, turning to coat evenly with sauce.
- Heat thoroughly before serving.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 740 kcal
