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Pule Me Arra – Albanian Chicken with Walnuts

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Pule me arra is an easy to make delicious chicken dish from Albania. The crushed walnuts add a lovely nutty flavor and texture to this dish. Simply flavored with minced garlic. I choose a chicken dish as the main, as many Albanians raise their own. This dish can also be made the same using veal and would be called Gjellë me Arra. However, lamb is the most prevalent meat consumed in Albania. Beef and rabbit are also used in many dishes.

Chicken with WalnutsI love quick and easy meals and this pule me arra, whips up in no time.  If you are looking for other recipes to go with your Albanian pule me arra check out byrek me spinaq or a simple Albanian green salad.  Revani is a scrumptious and beautiful dessert. 

If you would like to learn a bit more about the country of Albania be sure to check out “Our Journey to Albania”. I love the story about Albanian hospitality, I think you will too. The Kanun is something you will hear much about while in Albania.  It is a series of customs that Albanians live by.  They consist of hospitality, honor, family, loyalty and correct conduct.

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Chicken with Walnuts
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Pule Me Arra – Albanian Chicken with Walnuts

A quick and easy meal to whip up any night of the week, it can also be made with beef, veal or lamb as well.

Course Main
Cuisine Albania
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 831 kcal
Author International Cuisine

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. Chicken breast or thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into 1” cubes
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup walnuts chopped finely
  • 2 egg yolk beaten
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • ¼ lb. or 1 stick of butter divided

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken or veal into a skillet and cook over medium heat until tender.
  2. Remove the meat and set aside, leaving the remaining juices in the pan.
  3. In a saucepan, add the flour and sauté over medium heat until it becomes a light brown color, making sure to not overcook.
  4. Add in one half stick of butter.
  5. Once melted, add the crushed walnuts, minced garlic, two egg yolks and stir constantly.
  6. Add in the juices from the skillet and sauté until the ingredients thicken, taking care to not let the egg yolks solidify.
  7. Add in the cooked veal or chicken .
  8. Melt the other ½ stick of butter until a lightly golden brown.
  9. Pour over the four servings.
Nutrition Facts
Pule Me Arra – Albanian Chicken with Walnuts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 831 Calories from Fat 621
% Daily Value*
Fat 69g106%
Saturated Fat 26g163%
Cholesterol 329mg110%
Sodium 366mg16%
Potassium 503mg14%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 47g94%
Vitamin A 1156IU23%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 60mg6%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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