The Mediterranean Dish · by Mersedeh Prewer★ 4.8 (23)
Fesenjan (Persian Chicken Stew)
NUTRITION · PER SERVING140M COOK
CAL 38%·PRO 71%
CARBS 41G22% OF CAL
4G FIBER3G ADDED4G INTRINSIC30G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 55G64% OF CAL
9G SAT46G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A traditional Persian stew of chicken, walnuts, and pomegranate molasses creating a sweet-tart sauce with warm spice notes of cinnamon and saffron. Complex, luxurious flavor profile served over rice. Festive and aromatic dinner showcasing Middle Eastern cooking.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 3 1/2 cups walnuts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, (finely diced)
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 8 (2 pounds) bone-in chicken thighs, (skin removed)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, (ground)
- 3/4 cup pomegranate molasses, (plus more as needed)
- 2 tablespoons sugar, (plus more as needed)
- Fine sea salt, (to taste)
- Black pepper, (freshly ground, to taste)
- Pomegranate seeds, (for garnish)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 140M
CAL 38%·PRO 71%
CARBS 41G22% OF CAL
4G FIBER3G ADDED4G INTRINSIC30G OTHER7G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 55G64% OF CAL
9G SAT46G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 2h
- Sodium
- 275mg
- Total sugar
- 7g
- Added sugar
- 3g
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 308mg
- Calcium
- 66mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 275MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.