Greek recipes - Chicken Braised in Walnut Sauce

Recipe Categories : | Greek | Chicken | Walnuts | Sauces | MAIN INDEX |

Serves : 4

Ingredients :

• 1 x 2½ - 3 lb frying or roasting chicken, cut into serving size pieces
• 1 sprig of fresh thyme
• salt & freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 egg yolks
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 tspn grated nutmeg
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup shelled walnuts, crushed

Preparation and Cooking Instructions :

1. Wash and dry the chicken parts and season lightly with salt and pepper. In a heavy frying pan, sauté the onion in butter until soft, then add the chicken parts after a few minutes. Sauté on all sides, then add the bay leaf, thyme, and enough hot water to almost cover. Tightly cover the pan and simmer the chicken until tender (approximately 1 hour). Using a slotted spoon, remove the chicken to a warm platter and keep warm while you prepare the sauce.
2. Strain the remaining pan liquid into a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, whisk the milk with the egg yolks, then add, slowly, to the strained pan liquid and cook over very low heat until the sauce boils, stirring constantly. Sprinkle in the nutmeg, then stir in the crushed walnuts. Simmer another minute and pour over the chicken. Serve warm.