Cerkez Tavugu Recipe

Name: Cerkez Tavugu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breast halves; 4 chicken wings; 1 onion stuck with 3 cloves; A few celery stalks; A sprig of tarragon or thyme; Salt and white pepper; 2 thin slices dry white bread, crusts removed; 2 cups walnut halves, coarsely minced or ground; 1 or 2 cloves garlic, crushed (optional); 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons walnut or other oil

Servings: persons

4 chicken breast halves
4 chicken wings
1 onion stuck with 3 cloves
A few celery stalks
A sprig of tarragon or thyme
Salt and white pepper
2 thin slices dry white bread, crusts removed
2 cups walnut halves, coarsely minced or ground
1 or 2 cloves garlic, crushed (optional)
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons walnut or other oil

1
Put the breasts and the wings (which are to enrich the stock) in a saucepan.
2
Cover with water (about 2 1/2 cups), bring to the boil, and remove the scum.
3
Add the onion and cloves, celery, and herbs and season to taste with salt and pepper.
4
Simmer for about 15 minutes, until the breasts are tender.
5
Prepare the sauce.
6
Soak the bread in a little of the stock and turn it to a paste in a blender or food processor.
7
Mix with the walnuts in a small saucepan and add enough stock to get the consistency of porridge.
8
Cook, stirring, a few minutes, until the sauce thickens.
9
Add garlic, if you like, and a teaspoon of paprika, and stir well.
10
Skin the chicken breasts and shred into small pieces.
11
Mix well with two-thirds of the sauce and spread on a serving dish.
12
Cover with the rest of the sauce.
13
To garnish, mix the remaining paprika with the oil and dribble over the top.
14
In Turkey, people use the oil squeezed out of walnuts, but I have not been successful with this.
15
Serve cold.

1185

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Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breast halves, 4 chicken wings, 1 onion stuck with 3 cloves, A few celery stalks, and more.

Yes, Cerkez Tavugu falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cerkez Tavugu

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