Chicken Chorba with Walnuts Recipe

Name: Chicken Chorba with Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup walnut halves; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; Eight 3-ounce, skinless bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 onion, halved and thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; Small pinch of saffron threads; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1/3 cup walnut halves
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Eight 3-ounce, skinless bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Small pinch of saffron threads
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Spread the walnuts in a pie plate and toast in the oven for 8 minutes, until fragrant.
3
Let cool.
4
In a large, deep skillet, heat the olive oil until shimmering.
5
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat, turning once, until lightly browned on both sides, about 8 minutes total.
6
Transfer the chicken to a plate.
7
Add the onion, garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook over moderate heat until tender, about 6 minutes.
8
Stir in the broth, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
9
Add the cumin and saffron.
10
Return the chicken with any juices to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
11
Cover and cook over low heat until the chicken is tender and cooked through, about 30 minutes.
12
Transfer the chicken to shallow bowls.
13
Season the broth with salt and pepper and spoon it over the chicken.
14
Sprinkle with the walnuts and cilantro and serve.

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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: 1/3 cup walnut halves, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, Eight 3-ounce, skinless bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken Chorba with Walnuts 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.

Chicken Chorba with Walnuts

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