Description
Persian Fesenjan is a rich and flavorful stew made with walnuts and pomegranate, featuring tender chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 cups walnuts, finely ground
- 2 cups pomegranate juice
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt to taste
- Pomegranate seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
- Stir in turmeric and chicken pieces; cook until chicken is browned.
- Add ground walnuts and pomegranate juice to the pot.
- Simmer on low heat for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt.
- Serve hot, garnished with pomegranate seeds.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness with sugar or honey if desired.
- Serve with rice for a complete meal.
- Can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Persian Fesenjan, Walnut Pomegranate Stew, Chicken Stew