POMEGRANATE CHICKEN OR DUCK

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Make and share this Pomegranate Chicken or Duck recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup pomegranate molasses
2 cups coarsely ground walnuts
3 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon saffron (dissolved in 1 tblsp hot water)
4 -5 lbs fryer chickens or 4 -5 lbs duck, cut up

Steps:

  • Combine pomegranate molasses, ground walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, and saffron.
  • Set aside.
  • Clean chicken removing unnecessary bones and skin.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Place chopped onion and 3 tblsps olive oil in a pot and saute 3 minutes.
  • Then add the chicken pieces, salt, pepper, and turmeric.
  • Add 1 cup of water and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
  • Add the pomegranate mixture and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes longer (check water and add some if it is necessary).
  • Add a bit more sugar if you want the sauce sweeter.
  • Transfer to a deep serving pot, cover, and place in a warm oven until ready to serve.
  • Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1584.6, Fat 110.2, SaturatedFat 22.3, Cholesterol 399.5, Sodium 375.1, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 5.9, Protein 133.2

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