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Chicken Fesenjan

Chicken in walnut-pomegranate sauce.

Prep15 min
Cook2 h
Total2 h 15 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving812 kcal
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IranMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Chicken thighs1.2 kg
  • Walnuts300 g
  • Pomegranate molasses150 ml
  • Onions2
  • Turmeric1 tsp
  • Oil or butter4 tbsp
  • Tomato paste2 tbsp
  • Water800 ml
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp
  • Black pepper1/2 tsp

Method

  1. WalnutCook walnuts in water 1 hour.
  2. CookAdd chicken and molasses; simmer 1 hour.

Nutrition per serving

Calories812 kcal
Protein48.2 g
Carbohydrates13.3 g
Fat65.0 g
Fibre4.6 g
Sugar4.2 g
Sodium953 mg
Saturated fat15.7 g
Serving sizeabout 410 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk, Tree nuts. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Chicken Fesenjan take to make?

About 2 h 15 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 2 h of cooking.

How many calories are in Chicken Fesenjan?

About 812 kcal per serving, with 48 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 410 g each.

Which allergens does Chicken Fesenjan contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Tree nuts. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Chicken Fesenjan from?

Chicken Fesenjan is a main course from Iran. Chicken in walnut-pomegranate sauce.

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