Not your everyday chicken dish! In this unique preparation, chicken legs and onions are sauteed in olive oil, then slow simmered with pomegranate juice, pureed toasted walnuts, and cardamom.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
2 hr 30 mins
Total Time
2 hr 45 mins
Calories
785 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
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.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons sugar
4 cups pomegranate juice
1 white onion, thinly sliced
1.5 pounds chicken legs, cut up
0.5 pound walnuts, toasted and finely ground in a food processor
