ORANGE CHICKEN KORESH IRANIAN

Orange Chicken Koresh Iranian image

From Laura Kelley book, The Silk Road Gourmet; looks beautful; it is supposed to be Iranian; sweet and sour.

Provided by Dienia B.

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

3 tablespoons oil, sesame
3 chicken breasts, cut in bite size pieces
2 onions, cut in cresents
2 tablespoons orange zest
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon saffron
3 oranges, peeled in segments
2 carrots, julienned
3 teaspoons almonds, slivered
2 teaspoons pistachio nuts, chopped finely

Steps:

Heat sesame oil; saute chicken; remove chicken to a platter.
Add onions to oil; add orange zest, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper; stir.
Add chicken back; roll chicken around to coat in the spices.
Add orange juice; bring to near boil; cook 20 minutes covered; stir occasionally so it doesn't burn.
Cook on low until chicken becomes tender.
Combine vinegar, lime juice, sugar, and saffron water in medium saucepan; heat for 10 minutes until hot; add orange segments; stir well.
Add carrots, almonds and pistachio nuts to chicken mixture and cook for 15 minutes more.
When done add lime juice mixture; stir.
Garnish with herbs like cilantro.

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