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.
Servings 4
Calories 831kcal
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
- Place the chicken or veal into a skillet and cook over medium heat until tender.
- Remove the meat and set aside, leaving the remaining juices in the pan.
- In a saucepan, add the flour and sauté over medium heat until it becomes a light brown color, making sure to not overcook.
- Add in one half stick of butter.
- Once melted, add the crushed walnuts, minced garlic, two egg yolks and stir constantly.
- Add in the juices from the skillet and sauté until the ingredients thicken, taking care to not let the egg yolks solidify.
- Add in the cooked veal or chicken .
- Melt the other ½ stick of butter until a lightly golden brown.
- Pour over the four servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 831kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 69g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Cholesterol: 329mg | Sodium: 366mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1156IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg