Iranian Chicken and Walnut Fesenjan
An Iranian chicken stew with ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses, finished with a thick sweet-and-sour sauce for four.
Fesenjan, also called fesenjoon, is an Iranian khoresh in which walnuts and pomegranate define the sauce. This chicken version combines ground walnuts, pomegranate molasses, and a slow simmer; versions with duck and other meats are also documented.
Ingredient allergens
Allergen listDocumented presence
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Tree nuts
Shelled walnuts
Ingredients without verified allergen data 8
Ingredients without verified allergen data: Chicken thighs, Pomegranate molasses, White onion, Vegetable oil, Turmeric, Chicken stock, Sugar, Salt.
Method
- 01
Grind the walnuts
Grind the walnuts to a fine paste, avoiding large pieces.
Ready to continue when: The walnuts have a fine, even texture.
- 02
Cook the onion
Heat the oil in a pot and cook the chopped onion until translucent.
Ready to continue when: The onion is soft and translucent, without becoming overly browned.
- 03
Add the walnuts and turmeric
Add the ground walnuts and turmeric to the pot. Cook over low heat, stirring often so the mixture does not stick.
Ready to continue when: The mixture is combined and smells lightly toasted, with nothing stuck to the bottom.
7 min - 04
Brown the chicken
Add the chicken thighs and salt. Turn them so they brown on all sides.
Ready to continue when: The thighs are browned on all sides.
- 05
Simmer the chicken
Pour in the stock and bring the stew to a boil, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer until the chicken is tender.
Ready to continue when: The chicken is tender and comes away easily when pierced with a fork.
60 min - 06
Add the molasses and sugar
Add the pomegranate molasses and sugar. Stir and simmer the stew, stirring from time to time, until the sauce thickens and darkens.
Ready to continue when: The sauce is thick, dark, and coats the thighs.
30 min - 07
Rest the stew
Remove the pot from the heat and let the stew rest before serving.
Ready to continue when: The stew has rested for 15 minutes and the sauce remains cohesive around the chicken.
15 min
Ingredients
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