Roasted chicken with creamy walnut sauce
Cooking With KidsThis magnificent dish presents a deep and intriguing flavor profile from traditional Turkish cuisine, pairing succulent roasted chicken with a thick, velvety walnut sauce. The rich texture of the sauce envelopes the meat in indulgent softness, while hints of lemon and Middle Eastern spices offer perfect balance and elegance to every bite.
- 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 until 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. Place 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
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 deepen the nutty flavor, try lightly toasting the walnuts in a dry pan before grinding; this releases aromatic oils that give the chicken a rich, extraordinary aroma. For a nut-free version, swap the walnuts for toasted sunflower seeds and serve the chicken over white rice to soak up all that delicious creamy sauce.
Culinary reasoning
This magnificent dish presents a deep and intriguing flavor profile from traditional Turkish cuisine, pairing succulent roasted chicken with a thick, velvety walnut sauce. The rich texture of the sauce envelopes the meat in indulgent softness, while hints of lemon and Middle Eastern spices offer perfect balance and elegance to every bite.
