Pomegranate Chicken or Duck Recipe

Name: Pomegranate Chicken or Duck
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; ½ cup pomegranate molasses; 2 cups coarsely ground walnuts; 3 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ teaspoon turmeric; ¼ teaspoon saffron (dissolved in 1 tblsp hot water); 4 -5 lbs fryer chickens or 4 -5 lbs duck, cut up

Servings: persons

1 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup pomegranate molasses
2 cups coarsely ground walnuts
3 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon saffron (dissolved in 1 tblsp hot water)
4 -5 lbs fryer chickens or 4 -5 lbs duck, cut up

1
Combine pomegranate molasses, ground walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, and saffron.
2
Set aside.
3
Clean chicken removing unnecessary bones and skin.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Place chopped onion and 3 tblsps olive oil in a pot and saute 3 minutes.
6
Then add the chicken pieces, salt, pepper, and turmeric.
7
Add 1 cup of water and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
8
Add the pomegranate mixture and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes longer (check water and add some if it is necessary).
9
Add a bit more sugar if you want the sauce sweeter.
10
Transfer to a deep serving pot, cover, and place in a warm oven until ready to serve.
11
Serve with rice.

677

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, chopped, 3 tablespoons olive oil, ½ cup pomegranate molasses, 2 cups coarsely ground walnuts, and more.

Yes, Pomegranate Chicken or Duck 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.

Pomegranate Chicken or Duck

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