Recipes Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Chicken Pomegranate Stew with Chicken (Khoresh Fesenjan) 4.2 (76) 58 Reviews 2 Photos Chicken, onions, finely processed walnuts, and pomegranate juice are simmered to perfection. The sauce should be as thick as a good chili. Serve with saffron steamed basmati rice. Enjoy! If you prefer, substitute angelica powder for cardamom; instead of pomegranate juice, you can substitute 1/2 cup pomegranate paste diluted in 2 cups water. Recipe by Sepi Published on June 18, 2020 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 2 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 ½ pounds chicken legs, cut up 1 white onion, thinly sliced ½ pound walnuts, toasted and finely ground in a food processor 1 teaspoon salt 4 cups pomegranate juice ½ teaspoon cardamom (Optional) 2 tablespoons sugar (Optional) Directions Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken and onions in skillet, and cook 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Mix in pureed walnuts, salt, pomegranate juice, and cardamom. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. (If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in 1/4 cup warm water.) Mix in sugar, adjust seasoning, and simmer 30 minutes more. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 785 Calories 39g Fat 95g Carbs 24g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 785 % Daily Value * Total Fat 39g 50% Saturated Fat 6g 29% Cholesterol 64mg 21% Sodium 445mg 19% Total Carbohydrate 95g 35% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 83g Protein 24g Vitamin C 7mg 33% Calcium 51mg 4% Iron 4mg 20% Potassium 329mg 7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved