Chicken with Caramelised Walnuts

Steamed chicken served with soy-glazed pak choi, broccoli, and crunchy sugar-coated walnuts.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 716.3 kcals 2865.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 52.2 grams 208.6 grams
Fat 34.7 grams 138.8 grams
Protein 48.9 grams 195.4 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
15
g
Liquids
100
ml
Meat
700
g
Chicken Breasts
skin removed
NutsSeeds
2
stalks
Lemongrass
bruised
2
cloves
Garlic
sliced
1
unit
Salt
to taste
1
unit
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
tbsp
Vegetables
2.5
cm
Ginger
peeled, chopped into strips
2
heads
Pak Choi
cut in half
1
head
Broccoli
cut into small florets

Steps

  • Place lemongrass, ginger, and garlic into the base of a large steamer.
  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them on top of the herbs.
  • Steam the chicken over boiling water for 25 minutes until cooked through.
  • Boil water and sugar in a wok for 6 minutes until a syrup forms.
  • Add walnuts to the syrup for 30 seconds, then drain and set aside.
  • Boil chicken stock and cook pak choi and broccoli for 2 minutes.
  • Drain vegetables and plunge into ice water to stop the cooking.
  • Melt butter in a pan and fry the vegetables for one minute.
  • Add soy sauce and sesame seeds to the vegetables.
  • Slice the chicken and serve over the vegetables topped with walnuts.