Khoresht Fesenjaan (Chicken With Pomegranate Sauce) Recipe

Name: Khoresht Fesenjaan (Chicken With Pomegranate Sauce)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 4 medium red onions, thinly sliced; 3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces; 2 cups hot water or as needed; 2 1/2 cups pomegranate juice; 4 cups chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoons freshly ground cardamom; 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 1 medium butternut squash, seeded and cubed; 1/4 teaspoon saffron powder; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 medium red onions, thinly sliced
3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces
2 cups hot water or as needed
2 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
4 cups chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons freshly ground cardamom
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 medium butternut squash, seeded and cubed
1/4 teaspoon saffron powder
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

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.
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.
3
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (65 degrees C).
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 9x13-inch baking dish.
5
Bake, loosely covered, for 2 1/2 hours in the preheated oven. Serve with white rice.

1786

kcal

Calories

136

Fat

Carbs

124

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 4 medium red onions, thinly sliced, 3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces, 2 cups hot water or as needed, and more.

Yes, Khoresht Fesenjaan (Chicken With Pomegranate Sauce) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Khoresht Fesenjaan (Chicken With Pomegranate Sauce)

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