Pomegranate Stew with Chicken (Khoresh Fesenjan)
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Pomegranate Stew with Chicken (Khoresh Fesenjan)

1. Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
2. Chicken legs, cut up - 1 ½ pounds
3. White onion, thinly sliced - 1
4. Walnuts, toasted and finely ground in a food processor - ½ pound
5. Salt - 1 teaspoon
6. Pomegranate juice - 4 cups
7. Cardamom (Optional) - ½ teaspoon
8. Sugar (Optional) - 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Pomegranate Stew with Chicken (Khoresh Fesenjan)

1. Stage

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.