Persian Chicken: with 7 Exquisite Flavors
This Persian Chicken recipe combines the richness of spices like turmeric, cumin, and cinnamon with the sweetness of dried fruits and the crunch of toasted almonds, resulting in a flavorful and aromatic dish that is sure to impress.
- Author: Any
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Persian
- Diet: Halal
Main Ingredients:
- 4 pieces of chicken (legs or thighs preferred)
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup dried apricots or prunes (or a mix)
- ½ cup toasted almond slivers
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix the chicken pieces with turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, black pepper, salt, garlic, and lemon juice. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken pieces until browned on both sides.
- Add Onion and Apricots: Add sliced onion, dried apricots, and chicken broth to the skillet. Cover and let it simmer until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle toasted almonds and fresh herbs over the chicken before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute dried apricots or prunes with other dried fruits like raisins or cranberries.
- For a richer sauce, you can add a splash of pomegranate molasses or honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: Persian chicken, exotic flavors, dried fruits, almonds, aromatic spices