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Zereshk Polow (Iranian Chicken and Rice with Barberries) Recipe
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Zereshk Polow (Iranian Chicken and Rice with Barberries) Recipe

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Combine adventurous flavors with familiar ingredients to build a savory casserole.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

902
Calories
68g
Protein
30g
Fat
88g
Carbs

Counts 9 of 10 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Saffron 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

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron
  • Milk for soaking the saffron
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 egg
  • 2 ounces barberries
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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