Best Chicken Salad Ever! Circassian Chicken Salad Recipe

Circassian Chicken or in Turkish "Çerkez Tavuğu" is a classic Circassian dish, adopted by the Ottoman - Turkish cuisine. The Circassians were tribal folk historically inhabiting the land separating the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. Circassian chicken made its way into Turkish cuisine during the Ottoman period when the Ottoman Empire controlled much of this region.

Poached and shredded chicken served with a creamy and spicy walnut sauce, it was typically served as a main course, but it became also popular as an appetizer or meze served for the feasts. It can be also a great alternative to chicken salad and delicious filling for the sandwiches.

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Ingredients:
• 1 kg boned chicken thighs and breast
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 cup walnuts
• 2 tbsp chili paste
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp clarified butter
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1 lemon
• 1 onion

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