Roasted chicken with creamy walnut sauce
Cooking With KidsControlled oven heat develops an even texture while preserving the balance of the listed ingredients. In roasted chicken with creamy walnut sauce, Chicken Thighs, tsp Cumin and tsp Paprika are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas
- 2In a roasting tin, toss together the chicken, cumin, paprika, 1 tbsp olive oil and seasoning. Cook for 40 mins; stop when the chicken is crisp and cooked through.
- 3Meanwhile, tear up 1 pitta bread and place in a small bowl. Pour over a couple of tbsp chicken stock and leave to soak. Dry-fry the walnuts in a frying pan for about 3 mins until golden and toasted. Set aside. Heat the remaining oil in the pan and cook the onion and garlic until softened. Put the softened pitta bread, onion mixture and most of the nuts into a blender. Pour over the rest of the chicken stock and whizz together until a rough paste forms. Return the mixture to the pan. Add the cream and lemon juice, season and keep warm.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 830
- Protein
- 56.5g
- Carbs
- 45.5g
Recommended Equipment & Products
- High-speed blender Ninja Vitamix
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Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
To enhance the nutty flavour, try lightly toasting the walnuts in a dry pan before grinding them; this releases aromatic oils that give the chicken a rich and wonderful aroma. For a nut-free version, swap the walnuts for toasted sunflower seeds and serve the chicken on a bed of white rice, which absorbs the creamy sauce perfectly.
Culinary reasoning
Controlled oven heat develops an even texture while preserving the balance of the listed ingredients. In roasted chicken with creamy walnut sauce, Chicken Thighs, tsp Cumin and tsp Paprika are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
