Pomegranate Stew with Chicken (Khoresh Fesenjan)

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Recipes. (Pomegranate Stew with Chicken (Khoresh Fesenjan)). 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 2hrs30 mins

Total: 2hrs45 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Pomegranate Stew with Chicken (Khoresh Fesenjan)

Ingredients

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

2 tablespoons sugar

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

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 Information

Pomegranate Stew with Chicken (Khoresh Fesenjan)

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 784.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.4g 49%

Carbohydrates: 95.4g 31%

Dietary Fiber: 2.9g 12%

Sugars: 82.5g

Fat: 39g 60%

Saturated Fat: 5.7g 28%

Cholesterol: 63.8mg 21%

Vitamin A Iu: 102.2IU 2%

Niacin Equivalents: 5mg 39%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 23%

Vitamin C: 6.5mg 11%

Folate: 45.1mcg 11%

Calcium: 50.6mg 5%

Iron: 3.6mg 20%

Magnesium: 77.2mg 28%

Potassium: 329.4mg 9%

Sodium: 444.7mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 351.2

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.