Slow Cooker Khoresh-E Fesenjan Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Khoresh-E Fesenjan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 pound) chicken, skin removed, cut into pieces; 1 teaspoon salt; freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup butter, divided; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 2 1/2 cups water; 4 cups coarsely ground walnuts; 1 1/4 cups pomegranate syrup, or more to taste; 1 tablespoon honey; 5 threads saffron; 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 (3 pound) chicken, skin removed, cut into pieces
1 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup butter, divided
1 large onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 1/2 cups water
4 cups coarsely ground walnuts
1 1/4 cups pomegranate syrup, or more to taste
1 tablespoon honey
5 threads saffron
2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds, for garnish

1
Rub chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken in batches from all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Set aside.
2
Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in the same skillet and saute onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cinnamon, and cardamom and cook for 3 minutes. Add water and bring to a boil. Cook until liquid starts to thicken, 8 to 10 minutes. Add walnuts and cook everything into a thick paste, about 10 minutes. Add chicken pieces, pomegranate syrup, and honey and mix well. Add to a slow cooker and sprinkle with saffron. Cover with a lid.
3
Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink at the bone, about 4 hours. Remove chicken from pot and debone. Shred meat with 2 forks and return to the slow cooker. Cook on High uncovered until sauce thickens, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with pomegranate seeds.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 pound) chicken, skin removed, cut into pieces, 1 teaspoon salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste, 1/4 cup butter, divided, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Khoresh-E Fesenjan 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.

Slow Cooker Khoresh-E Fesenjan

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