Faisinjan (Chicken In Walnut & Pomegranate)
Description
This Mediterranean main features Chicken, Oil, olive, Onions, chopped. It delivers hearty, protein-packed satisfaction, aromatic, well-seasoned taste. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Rice, hot cooked 1/2 Pomegranates This classic Persian dish was originally made with game birds, but is fine with chicken - or duck if you prefer.
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With its scattering of pomegranate seeds and walnuts it is very decorative.
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Disjoint a chicken (or use chicken pieces) and brown in a little olive oil in a heavy pan with a lid.
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Remove the chicken and set aside.
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Brown chopped onion in the remaining oil.
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Add walnuts and cook gently for a minute or so.
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Add juice of pomegranates and lemon, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt and pepper to taste.
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Bring to a simmer and return the chicken to the pan.
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Cook gently for 1 1/2 hours until very tender.
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Taste and adjust the sweet-sour balance if necessary.
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Serve over steamed rice and scatter over the dish the seed sacs of the remaining half pomegranate and a handful of coarsely chopped walnuts
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1101.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 72.5g112%
- Saturated Fat 12.0g60%
- Cholesterol 202.0mg68%
- Sodium 193.1mg9%
- Total Carbohydrate 39.1g14%
- Dietary Fiber 11.8g48%
- Sugars 14.2g
- Protein 74.6g150%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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