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    Pomegranate-Glazed Flash-Fried Chicken with Walnut-Herb Paste

    Pomegranate-Glazed Flash-Fried Chicken with Walnut-Herb Paste

    Georgian
    Main Course
    Prep: 20min
    Cook: 15min
    🔥 579 cal
    💪 36.3g protein

    Estimated Nutrition

    Per serving

    579
    Calories
    36.3g
    Protein
    14.5g
    Carbs
    42.7g
    Fat
    2.6g
    Fiber
    6.5g
    Sugar

    Ingredients & Substitutes

    grams boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders
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    cup all-purpose flour
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    tablespoons Georgian spice blend (mix of blue fenugreek, marigold, coriander, savory)
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    teaspoon salt
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    teaspoon black pepper
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    cup vegetable oil for flash-frying
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    cup walnuts, shelled
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    cup fresh pomegranate arils
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    cup pomegranate juice
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    cloves garlic, minced
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    cup fresh cilantro, chopped
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    tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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    tablespoon white wine vinegar
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    Instructions

    1. 1

      Slice 500 grams of boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders into 1-inch strips and toss them with 0.25 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons Georgian spice blend, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.

    2. 2

      In a food processor, combine 1 cup shelled walnuts, 0.25 cup fresh pomegranate arils, 0.25 cup pomegranate juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, then pulse until a coarse paste forms, gradually adding 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar to achieve a saucy consistency.

    3. 3

      Heat 0.5 cup vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat until shimmering.

    4. 4

      Carefully add the coated chicken strips to the hot oil in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan, and flash-fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

    5. 5

      Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet with a slotted spoon and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

    6. 6

      Transfer all the flash-fried chicken into a large mixing bowl and add the prepared pomegranate-walnut sauce, tossing gently to fully coat each piece.

    7. 7

      Arrange the sauced chicken on a serving platter and garnish generously with the remaining 0.25 cup fresh pomegranate arils and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro before serving immediately.

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