Persian Chicken With Pomegranate Jewels Recipe

Name: Persian Chicken With Pomegranate Jewels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 brown onion medium, peeled and diced; 3 chicken breasts diced; 1 cup walnuts; 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced; 1/4 cup ground almonds; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 lime; 2 cups chicken stock; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses; 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 brown onion medium, peeled and diced
3 chicken breasts diced
1 cup walnuts
2 cloves garlic peeled and minced
1/4 cup ground almonds
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 lime
2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley

1
Melt the butter in a large frying pan/skillet and add the onions. Fry for 2 minutes and then add the chicken. Cook for 5 minutes, until sealed, stirring occasionally.
2
Whilst the chicken is cooking, place the walnuts in a food processer and blend just until they turn to fine crumbs. Don't over-blend or you'll end up with walnut paste.
3
Add the walnuts, garlic and ground almonds to the pan and cook with the chicken for 1 minute. Add in the turmeric, salt, pepper, cinnamon and lime zest, stir and cook for a further minute.
4
Add the chicken stock, honey and three-quarters of the molasses. Stir, bring to a gentle bubble and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Taste the stew, add more molasses if needed. Cook for a further 5 minutes and then serve on top of boiled rice or cous cous.
6
Top with pomegranate seeds and chopped parsley.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 brown onion medium, peeled and diced, 3 chicken breasts diced, 1 cup walnuts, and more.

Yes, Persian Chicken With Pomegranate Jewels 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.

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Persian Chicken With Pomegranate Jewels

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