SLOW COOKER KHORESH-E FESENJAN
Khoresh-e Fesenjan is an Iranian stew with chicken, pomegranate syrup and ground walnuts which is perfect for the slow cooker. Depending on how big your chicken is and how sweet you like the sauce, use more or less pomegranate syrup.
Provided by leila
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 5h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rub chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat and brown chicken in batches from all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Set aside.
- Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter in the same skillet and saute onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, cinnamon, and cardamom and cook for 3 minutes. Add water and bring to a boil. Cook until liquid starts to thicken, 8 to 10 minutes. Add walnuts and cook everything into a thick paste, about 10 minutes. Add chicken pieces, pomegranate syrup, and honey and mix well. Add to a slow cooker and sprinkle with saffron. Cover with a lid.
- Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink at the bone, about 4 hours. Remove chicken from pot and debone. Shred meat with 2 forks and return to the slow cooker. Cook on High uncovered until sauce thickens, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with pomegranate seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 870.4 calories, Carbohydrate 62.7 g, Cholesterol 89.8 mg, Fat 56.9 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 33.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 401.5 mg, Sugar 54.3 g
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kyaw thu
kyaw-t84@gmail.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The end result is a delicious and flavorful dish that's sure to impress your guests.
claudia ramos
ramos.c@hotmail.comThis dish is a great way to get your kids to eat more vegetables. The pomegranate sauce is sweet and tangy, and the chicken is cooked to perfection.
Mlungisi “Daah” Ncube
m.ncube@aol.comI love the nutty flavor of the walnuts in this dish. It really adds a unique and delicious twist.
Ali Ali g
ag59@yahoo.comThis recipe is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it's sure to fill you up.
Dennis Aniapam
daniapam@yahoo.comI'm not a fan of chicken, so I used tofu instead. It turned out great!
Lorne Klyne
k88@aol.comThis dish is a great way to introduce Persian cuisine to your friends and family. It's sure to be a hit!
bobby betzing
bbetzing@yahoo.comI love the fact that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's also a very affordable dish to make.
Arsalan Amjad
arsalan.a17@hotmail.frThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.
J Rider Coleman
j-coleman1@gmail.comI've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Alyssa Mcclattie
m@hotmail.frI'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the walnuts for sunflower seeds. It turned out great!
Maleka Maureen
maleka.maureen53@yahoo.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have any flavor.
Sohail Zafar
z-s@gmail.comThis dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and flavorful, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Frantz Tifaine
f-t@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The pomegranate and walnuts add a unique and delicious twist.
Hayden Thompson
t.hayden@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again. The sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is cooked to perfection.
Helina Quaye
h.quaye@hotmail.comThis dish was a little too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. I would recommend reducing the amount of pomegranate molasses by half.
Ethan Newton
e-n94@aol.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I've made it several times for friends and family and they all love it too.
TJ Williams
t_williams@yahoo.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. Thank you for sharing!
tshego gwebu
gwebu.tshego@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of pomegranate, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sauce is rich and flavorful and the chicken is cooked perfectly.
rusty
rusty@hotmail.frThis dish was a hit with my picky family! Even my kids loved it. It's a great way to get them to eat more veggies.
Jorge Salome
s29@hotmail.co.ukThis was absolutely amazing! I've never had Persian food before and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The flavors are incredible and the chicken is so tender. I will definitely be making this again and again.