Pomegranate Chicken or Duck

==Description==
Category:Persian Recipes
In response to a recipe request. 
===Ingredients===
* 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 
===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. 
===Other Links===
==See also==
Category: Persian Meat Dishes 
Category:Meat Dishes Category:Recipes
Category:Chicken Recipes
Category: Boiled Turmeric RecipesCategory: Turmeric Side Dish Recipes
category:Pomegranate Recipes
Category:nutmeg Recipes
category:walnut meal Recipes
category:olive oil Recipes
category:molasses Recipes
category:maple syrup Recipes
category:molasses Recipes
category:cinnamon Recipes
category:turmeric Recipes
category:saffron Recipes
category:pepper Recipes
category:water Recipes
category:Sugar Recipes
category:granulated sugar Recipes
category:Onion Recipes
category:salt Recipes
category:rice Recipes
category:Duck Recipes