Chicken In Garlic Walnut Sauce Satsivi

There’s no meat better for a weekday meal. We have many more chicken recipes using thighs and drumsticks for you to try! English summer is not something you can count on. Summer here comes and goes as it wishes, no explanations or apologies given. Truly hot days are more rare than we like to admit. It’s why so many of us escape to warmer, sunnier countries at some point in the year. Although the beautiful country of Georgia might not be the first one people think of for a holiday abroad, it is one I was fortunate enough to visit as a child. I vividly remember the shores of the Black Sea with stunning sand-and-sea filled days interspersed with great food. Although Georgian cuisine isn’t too well known outside of the region, I can testify that it really is something special. Warm, comfort food dishes with fresh ingredients and an ingenious approach to spices all add up to be something remarkable. Tempting? I sure hope so. There’s so much amazing Georgian food worth discovering, and I hope this classic recipe convinces you to try more!

Chicken Satsivi

This Chicken in Garlic Walnut Sauce or Chicken Satsivi in Georgian is a well-known and loved dish across the region. I adapted the recipe from one of my favourite cookbooks so it might not be ultra-authentic, but it’s nonetheless absolutely fantastic. Chicken Satsivi is an incredible dish for hot and sticky summer nights. It will satisfy your craving for comfort food but will not leave you feeling stuffed and heavy. The sauce base is made of herbs, spices and walnuts and is slightly reminiscent of Indian Korma but has a completely different flavour. My entire family immediately fell in love with this chicken in garlic walnut sauce while kids demanded to know what was in it. It tends to leave a lasting impression. If you have any experience cooking with curry pastes you will find this one just as easy. Serve it with rice, flat bread ‘lavash,’ (or naan if it’s easier to find) and a simple fresh salad. I remember Georgian cuisine being heavy on grilled meat, fish, herbs, spices and vegetables. It’s healthy, simple and delicious.