This is a well-known Persian dish of chicken with a pomegranate and walnut sauce. Khoresht Fesenjan should be served with white rice.
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 medium red onions, thinly sliced
- 3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces
- 2 cups hot water or as needed
- 2 ½ cups pomegranate juice
- 4 cups chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons freshly ground cardamom
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 medium butternut squash, seeded and cubed
- ¼ teaspoon saffron powder
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Directions
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in sliced onions; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.
Step 2
Raise heat to medium-high. Add chicken pieces, and fry until lightly browned on the outside. Pour in the water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, adding more water if necessary to keep the mixture from drying out.
Step 3
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (65 degrees C).
Step 4
Combine the walnuts and pomegranate juice in the container of a blender or food processor. Process into liquid. (This can be done in small batches if necessary.) Add walnut-pomegranate mixture to the simmering chicken. Season with cardamom, cinnamon, saffron powder, and salt. Stir in the cubed squash. Transfer the entire mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 5
Bake, loosely covered, for 2 1/2 hours in the preheated oven. Serve with white rice.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 743 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat52g | 66% |
Saturated Fat9g | 44% |
Cholesterol85mg | 28% |
Sodium281mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate49g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber6g | 22% |
Total Sugars29g | |
Protein29g | |
Vitamin C29mg | 143% |
Calcium126mg | 10% |
Iron4mg | 20% |
Potassium823mg | 18% |
*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.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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