Georgian Grilled Chicken with Walnut Sauce

Smoky coriander-spiced chicken, creamy walnut-garlic sauce, and juicy summer tomatoes create a bold Georgian-inspired dinner made for the grill.

  • Total time: 35 min
  • Servings: 2 servings
  • Estimated total cost: $9
  • Calories per serving: 610 cal
  • Grill

Ingredients

  • Foster Farms Fresh & Natural Cage Free Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets
    1 lb $2.99
  • Fresh On the Vine Red Tomatoes by the Bunch (4-5 tomatoes per bunch)
    12 oz $2.49
  • Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions
    2 oz $3.49
  • walnut halves or pieces
    1/2 cup
  • garlic
    1 clove
  • fresh cilantro leaves
    1/2 cup lightly packed
  • extra-virgin olive oil
    2 tablespoons
  • red wine vinegar
    2 tablespoons
  • water
    1/3 cup
  • ground coriander
    1 teaspoon
  • sweet paprika
    1/2 teaspoon
  • kosher salt
    2 teaspoons
  • ground black pepper
    1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat a grill to medium-high, about 425°F, then clean and oil the grates.

  2. 2.

    Pat 1 pound chicken breast fillets dry and pound the thickest sections to an even 3/4-inch thickness. Coat the chicken with:

    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

    Let the seasoned chicken stand for 10 minutes while preparing the sauce and salad.

  3. 3.

    Make the Georgian-inspired walnut sauce by blending until mostly smooth:

    • 1/2 cup walnut halves or pieces
    • 1 garlic clove, peeled
    • 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 1/3 cup water
    • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

    The sauce should be thick but spoonable.

  4. 4.

    Cut 12 ounces tomatoes into wedges and thinly slice 2 ounces Walla Walla sweet onion. Toss them gently with:

    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

    Set the tomato salad aside so its juices form a light dressing.

  5. 5.

    Grill the seasoned chicken with the lid closed for 5 to 6 minutes on the first side. Turn and grill for 4 to 6 minutes more, until the thickest portion reaches 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a clean plate and rest for 5 minutes.

  6. 6.

    Slice the rested chicken across the grain and divide it between two plates. Spoon the walnut sauce over or alongside the chicken, then plate the tomato and Walla Walla onion salad with its juices.

Drink pairing: A lightly chilled Saperavi complements the smoky chicken and earthy walnut sauce without overwhelming the tomatoes.