Description
Persian Fesenjan is a rich and flavorful stew made with chicken, walnuts, and pomegranate sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 cups walnuts, ground
- 2 cups pomegranate juice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until golden.
- Add chicken thighs and brown on all sides.
- Stir in ground walnuts and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add pomegranate juice, sugar, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- Serve hot with rice.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by varying sugar amount.
- For a thicker stew, cook longer.
- Serve with steamed rice for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Persian Fesenjan, Walnut Pomegranate Stew, Chicken Stew