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Nutty Georgian Chicken Satsivi

Name: Nutty Georgian Chicken Satsivi
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 3 pounds whole chicken, 1.4 kg, cut into pieces; 1 medium onion, sliced; 2 bay leaves; Salt, to taste; 8 cups water, 2 liters; 3 cups walnuts, 300 g, shelled; 4 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon ground fenugreek; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup chicken broth, 125 ml, from cooked chicken; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, optional; Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped handful; Pomegranate seeds, handful

Satsivi is a classic Georgian dish featuring tender chicken coated with a rich, nutty walnut sauce infused with fragrant spices.

4.5(92 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·January 2, 2026

Nutty Georgian Chicken Satsivi — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

0 min

Cook

0 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Chicken

For the Walnut Sauce

For the Sauce Thickener

For Garnish

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 667 kcal
Protein: 39.06 g
Carbs: 10.28 g
Fat: 53.72 g
Fiber: 4.35 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3999 kcal
Protein: 234.35 g
Carbs: 61.7 g
Fat: 322.34 g
Fiber: 26.1 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
3 pounds whole chicken 1.4 kg, cut into pieces	1900	180	0	130	0
1 medium onion sliced	44	1.2	10	0.1	1.9
2 bay leaves	6	0.1	1.3	0.1	0.5
Salt to taste	0	0	0	0	0
8 cups water 2 liters	0	0	0	0	0
3 cups walnuts 300 g, shelled	1965	48	36	192	21
4 garlic cloves peeled	18	0.8	4	0	0.2
1 teaspoon ground coriander	5	0.2	1	0.1	0.8
1 teaspoon paprika	6	0.3	1.2	0.3	0.9
1 teaspoon ground fenugreek	12	0.9	2.2	0.2	0.9
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon	3	0.05	0.8	0.02	0.5
Salt and black pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 cup chicken broth 125 ml, from cooked chicken	17	2.2	0.5	0.5	0
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar	3	0	0.1	0	0
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads optional	1	0.05	0.2	0.02	0.1
Fresh cilantro leaves chopped handful	2	0.2	0.5	0	0.3
Pomegranate seeds handful	17	0.3	3.9	0.2	1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Boiling the Chicken

1
Combine Ingredients
In a large pot, place chicken pieces, sliced onion, bay leaves, and salt.
2
Bring to a Boil
Add water and bring to a boil.
3
Simmer
Reduce heat and simmer for 60-75 minutes until the chicken is tender.
Tip: Be careful not to over-boil chicken as it can become too soft and fall apart.

Preparing the Walnut Mixture

1
Process Walnuts and Garlic
In a food processor, combine walnuts and garlic cloves; pulse until finely ground.
2
Mix Spices
In a bowl, mix the ground walnuts with coriander, paprika, fenugreek, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
Tip: For a deeper color in the sauce, add a spoonful of tomato paste to the mixture.
3
Create Paste
Gradually mix in the reserved chicken broth and red wine vinegar until a smooth paste forms.

How to Make Nutty Georgian Chicken Satsivi

Total time: 0 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Heat Walnut Sauce
Heat the walnut mixture on low, stirring constantly until it thickens.
2
Add Chicken
Add the cooked chicken to the walnut sauce, ensuring it is well-coated.
3
Final Simmer
Let the dish simmer for an additional 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.