Pomegranate Stew with Chicken (Khoresh Fesenjan)

Name: Pomegranate Stew with Chicken (Khoresh Fesenjan)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 165 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1.5 pounds chicken legs, cut up; 1 white onion, thinly sliced; 0.5 pound walnuts, toasted and finely ground in a food processor; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 cups pomegranate juice; 0.5 teaspoon cardamom; 2 tablespoons sugar

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Chicken, onions, finely processed walnuts, and pomegranate juice are simmered to perfection. The sauce should be as thick as a good chili. Serve with saffron steamed basmati rice. Enjoy! If you prefer, substitute angelica powder for cardamom; instead of pomegranate juice, you can substitute 1/2 cup pomegranate paste diluted in 2 cups water.

Submitted by Sepi

Published on June 18, 2020

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ pounds chicken legs, cut up
1 white onion, thinly sliced
½ pound walnuts, toasted and finely ground in a food processor
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups pomegranate juice
½ teaspoon cardamom (Optional)
2 tablespoons sugar (Optional)

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken and onions in skillet, and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in pureed walnuts, salt, pomegranate juice, and cardamom. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. (If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in 1/4 cup warm water.) Mix in sugar, adjust seasoning, and simmer 30 minutes more.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

785	Calories
39g	Fat
95g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 785
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g	50%
Saturated Fat 6g	29%
Cholesterol 64mg	21%
Sodium 445mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 95g	35%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 83g
Protein 24g	49%
Vitamin C 7mg	7%
Calcium 51mg	4%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 329mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Pomegranate Stew with Chicken (Khoresh Fesenjan)

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