Persian Chicken Stew

Persian Chicken Stew

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Persian Chicken Stew, also known as Fesenjan, is a flavorful dish from Iran made with chicken, walnuts, and pomegranate molasses.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 651

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken thighs bone in skin-on
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups walnuts ground
  • 2 cups pomegranate juice
  • 3 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
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Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the ground walnuts to the pot and stir continuously for about 5 minutes until it becomes fragrant and slightly darkened.
  4. Add the pomegranate juice, sugar, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir to combine.
  5. Return the chicken to the pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 1 hour or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  6. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed.
  7. Serve the Persian Chicken Stew hot with rice and garnish with pomegranate seeds and chopped herbs, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 651kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 26gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 25gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 746mgFiber: 4gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg

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