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
- WalnutCook walnuts in water 1 hour.
- CookAdd chicken and molasses; simmer 1 hour.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 812 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 48.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.3 g |
| Fat | 65.0 g |
| Fibre | 4.6 g |
| Sugar | 4.2 g |
| Sodium | 953 mg |
| Saturated fat | 15.7 g |
| Serving size | about 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.