Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 11 of 13 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Duck | 100g cooked with skin | 337 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Pomegranate | 1/2 cup seeds (87g) | 72 |
| Molasses | 1 tbsp (20g) | 58 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Walnut | 1 walnut half (4g) | 26 |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp ground (2.2g) | 12 |
| Turmeric | 1 tsp ground (3g) | 9 |
| Cinnamon | 1 tsp ground (2.6g) | 6 |
| Saffron | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 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 chicken or duck, cut up
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Directions
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.