Skillet Chicken With Black Walnuts is one of my most treasured recipes, dear, and I’m so happy to share it with you today. This beautiful dish comes together in one pan, making it perfect for a weeknight supper when you want something hearty but don’t want to spend all evening in the kitchen.
What makes this recipe truly special is how the black walnuts add such a lovely depth of flavor to the tender chicken and beans. The touch of brown sugar brings everything together in the most wonderful way, creating a balance of sweet and savory that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.
I’ve made this dish countless times for my family gatherings, and it never fails to bring smiles to the table. There’s something so comforting about serving a meal that’s made with love in just one skillet—it reminds us that the best food comes from the heart.
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Skillet Chicken With Black Walnuts
Ingredients
- 3 pound Chicken
- 0.25 cup Olive Oil
- 1 cup Beans
- 0.75 cup Celery
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Brown Sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce
- 1 cup Dry
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Made From Soy
- 1 cup Mushrooms
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
Instructions
- In a large heavy skillet, heat oil.
- Add chicken and brown on all sides; reduce heat, cover, and let chicken cook slowly for 20 minutes.
- Add green beans, celery, seasonings, and broth.
- Cook 8 to 10 minutes.
- Combine cornstarch and soy sauce; stir into the chicken mixture with mushrooms, and cook until thickened.
- Add Hammons Black Walnuts; heat through.
- If desired, garnish with walnuts and serve on hot cooked rice.
