Persian Chicken Stew with Pomegranate and Walnut — FamilyPlate recipe🍗

Persian Chicken Stew with Pomegranate and Walnut

A quick and flavorful Persian chicken stew featuring pomegranate and walnuts, perfect for a light lunch.

🇮🇷 Persian
👶 Kid Friendly

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
lunch
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Cooking Style
Healthy

Nutrition (per serving)

320kcal
Calories
30g
Protein
18g
Carbs
15g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 500 grams boneless chicken breast, diced
  • 1 cup pomegranate juice
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Fresh pomegranate seeds for garnish
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until transparent.

  3. 3

    Stir in the diced chicken and cook until browned.

  4. 4

    Pour in the pomegranate juice, then add walnuts, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and pepper.

  5. 5

    Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.

  6. 6

    Serve hot, garnished with fresh pomegranate seeds and parsley.

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