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Medium 1 hr 22 min~520 kcal 8/10
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Fesenjan
A Persian chicken stew with ground walnuts, pomegranate molasses, onion, and a thick sweet-sour sauce.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 55 min📖 1 min readServes 5~590 kcal🇮🇷 Iranian🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 90 min cook
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 1 h 55 min- Prep25 min
- Cooking1 h 30 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the chicken
- 900 gr Chicken thighs
For the sauce
- 1.6 su bardağı(~320 ml) Walnuts
- 0.5 su bardağı(~100 ml) Pomegranate molasses
- 2 adet Yellow onions
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Sugar
- 3 su bardağı(~600 ml) Hot water
For cooking
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Vegetable oil
General
- 1.2 tatlı kaşığı(~12 ml) Salt
- 0.6 çay kaşığı(~3 ml) Black pepper
For serving
- 1.5 su bardağı(~300 ml) Rice
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Yogurt
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Instructions
- 1
Toast the walnuts in a dry pan for 4 minutes until fragrant, then grind them finely.
4 min04:00 - 2
Rub the chicken thighs with half the salt and black pepper.
- 3
Brown the chicken in the vegetable oil for 8 minutes and transfer to a plate.
8 min08:00 - 4
Soften the onions in the same pot for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 5
Add the ground walnuts, pomegranate molasses, hot water, sugar, and remaining salt to the pot.
- 6
Return the chicken to the sauce and cook over low heat for 65 minutes with the lid slightly ajar.
1 hr 5 min65:00 - 7
Prepare the rice for serving and serve fesenjan hot with yogurt.
💡 Tip: Toast the walnuts without burning them; if they darken, the sweet-sour balance of the sauce turns bitter.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve fesenjan for guests with saffron rice, parsley, and optional plain yogurt.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~590
kcal calories
32
g protein
30
g carbs
38
g fat
Protein 22%Carbs 20%Fat 58%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Tree nuts
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Fesenjan make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Fesenjan take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 90 minutes; 115 minutes in total.Is Fesenjan difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Fesenjan have?
Approximately 590 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 30g, fat: 38g.Which allergens does Fesenjan contain?
This recipe contains Tree nuts, Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Fesenjan belong to?
This recipe belongs to Iranian cuisine.How many ingredients does Fesenjan need?
This recipe needs 11 ingredients.
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