Fesenjan (persian Chicken Stew)
  1. Preheat oven to 200°C.

  2. Heat oil in a flameproof casserole over medium-high heat.

  3. Season chicken, add to pan skin-side down, and cook, turning occasionally, until golden, (6-8 minutes). Remove from casserole.

  4. Reduce heat to medium, add onion and ghee to casserole and stir occasionally until onion is soft and starting to brown (10-12 minutes).

  5. Stir in cinnamon, paprika and pomegranate molasses, then add stock and bring to the boil.

  6. Return chicken to casserole, transfer to oven and braise until tender and cooked through (40-45 minutes). Season sauce to taste.

  7. Meanwhile, pound nuts with a mortar and pestle until coarsely ground, then stir into sauce.

  8. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until combined (4-6 minutes).

  9. Season with pomegranate molasses and serve topped with onion and coriander with rice on the side.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌾Gluten-free🥩Carnivore...

Category🥘Stew

CuisinePersian

Occasions📆Everyday🎉Special Occasion

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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