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Chicken Satsivi with Walnut and Citrus Sauce

Name: Chicken Satsivi with Walnut and Citrus Sauce
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Georgian
Ingredients: 500g chicken thighs; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 100g walnuts; 100ml sour cream; 100ml water; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; pomegranate seeds for garnish

A traditional Georgian dish of chicken in a creamy walnut sauce with pomegranate seeds.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Cook the chicken thighs in a pot of water until tender, then shred them.
In a food processor, blend the walnuts, onion, garlic, sour cream, water, lemon juice, salt, cinnamon, and ginger into a smooth sauce.
Combine the chicken with the sauce and simmer for 15 minutes.
Garnish with pomegranate seeds before serving.
Before serving, check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 74°C (165°F) with a food thermometer.

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