Khoresh Fesenjan, Pomegranate and Chicken Stew
You will love this recipe thanks to the nutrients it has, and you can serve it with steamed rice and saffron. You can substitute pomegranate juice with pomegranate paste.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Turkish
Servings 5 people
Calories 785 kcal
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds of chicken legs cut up
- 1 thinly sliced white onion
- ½ pound of toasted finely ground walnuts
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 4 cups of pomegranate juice
- ½ teaspoon of cardamom Optional
- 2 tablespoons of sugar Optional
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over a medium heat; then place the chicken and the onions in a large skillet
Cook for about 20 minutes making sure to stir from time to time
Mix in the pureed walnuts, the salt, the pomegranate juice, and the cardamom.
Bring your ingredients to a boil; then reduce the heat to low
Cover, and let simmer for about 1 and 1/2 hours while stirring
Mix in the sugar and the seasoning and let simmer for about 30 additional minutes
Serve and enjoy your stew!
Sodium: 444mgCalories: 785kcalFat: 11gProtein: 12gCarbohydrates: 95g