Faisinjan (Chicken In Walnut & Pomegranate)

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.

Cooking Method: Steaming, Stewing

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 1101.1

Dietary: Gluten-free

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

2 pound Chicken
1 tablespoon Oil, olive
1 Onions, chopped
250 gram Walnuts; coarsely ground
6 1/2 Pomegranates; juiced
1 small Lemons; juiced
3 tablespoon Sugar, brown
1 teaspoon Cinnamon, ground
1 Salt & pepper to taste

Directions

1
Rice, hot cooked 1/2 Pomegranates This classic Persian dish was originally made with game birds, but is fine with chicken - or duck if you prefer.
2
With its scattering of pomegranate seeds and walnuts it is very decorative.
3
Disjoint a chicken (or use chicken pieces) and brown in a little olive oil in a heavy pan with a lid.
4
Remove the chicken and set aside.
5
Brown chopped onion in the remaining oil.
6
Add walnuts and cook gently for a minute or so.
7
Add juice of pomegranates and lemon, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt and pepper to taste.
8
Bring to a simmer and return the chicken to the pan.
9
Cook gently for 1 1/2 hours until very tender.
10
Taste and adjust the sweet-sour balance if necessary.
11
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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