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.
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.
Ingredients
- 1 3.5-lb. fresh whole chicken, cut up
- 3/4 tsp salt divided
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper divided
- 2 Tbs butter
- 1 Tbs vegetable oil
- 1 cup walnuts toasted
- 10 clove garlic peeled
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition values
Calories: 740 kcal