Pomegranate Chicken or Duck

== Ingredients ==
* 1 onion, chopped 
* 3 tablespoons olive oil 
* ½ cup pomegranate molasses 
* 2 cups coarsely ground walnuts 
* 3 teaspoons sugar 
* 1 teaspoon cinnamon 
* ½ teaspoon nutmeg 
* ½ teaspoon turmeric 
* ¼ teaspoon saffron (dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water) 
* 4 – 5 lbs fryer chicken or duck, cut up 
== 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 tbsp 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. 
Category:Persian Meat Dishes
Category:Chicken Recipes
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Category:Walnut meal Recipes
Category:Saffron Recipes
Category:Duck Recipes