This cool chicken salad in a creamy walnut sauce supposedly got its name because its color resembles the pale complexions of the Circassian beauties in the sultan's harem during the Ottoman Empire.

Circassian chicken, or çerkez tavuğu in Turkish, is a popular meze dish and an elevated form of chicken salad that ditches the classic mayonnaise in favor of a rich and creamy, bread-thickened garlic ...

Circassian chicken, or çerkez tavugu in Turkish, is a popular meze dish and an elevated form of chicken salad that ditches the classic mayonnaise in favor of a rich and creamy, bread-thickened garlic ...

1. In a skillet large enough to hold all the chicken breasts in one layer, bring the chicken stock to a boil over high heat. Add the chicken and immediately turn the heat to low. Poach the chicken at ...

This image released by Milk Street shows a recipe for Circassian chicken, a popular Turkish meze dish and an elevated form of chicken salad. (Milk Street via AP) Circassian chicken, or çerkez tavugu ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Yield: 8 servings 1 whole small chicken, cut in pieces (2-½ to 3 pounds) or 12 ounces of bone-in chicken breasts and 12 ounces ...