Pomegranate Stew with Chicken (Khoresh Fesenjan)

Pomegranate Stew with Chicken (Khoresh Fesenjan)

Recipe by Sepi from allrecipes.com

Dinner 3 Hr. 45 Mins.

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • 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)

Instructions

  • 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.

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 785
  • Carbohydrate: 95g
  • Fat: 39g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Sugar: 83g

Related Recipes

Khoresht Fesenjaan (Chicken with Pomegranate Sauce)

Khoresht Fesenjaan (Chicken with Pomegranate Sauce)

Pomegranate Chicken

Pomegranate Chicken

Pomegranate-Marinated Grilled Shrimp

Pomegranate-Marinated Grilled Shrimp

Salmon with Pomegranate Glaze

Salmon with Pomegranate Glaze

Pomegranate Molasses-Glazed Turkey

Pomegranate Molasses-Glazed Turkey

Pomegranate Spritzer

Pomegranate Spritzer

Pomegranate Relish

Pomegranate Relish

Spiced Pomegranate Syrup

Spiced Pomegranate Syrup

Turkey Pozole

Turkey Pozole

Arugula Salad with Pomegranate Molasses

Arugula Salad with Pomegranate Molasses

Persimmon, Pomegranate, and Massaged Kale Salad

Persimmon, Pomegranate, and Massaged Kale Salad

Sweet Potato Pomegranate Salad

Sweet Potato Pomegranate Salad