Irresistibly Juicy Persian Chicken That Will Wow Your Guests
Experience Irresistibly Juicy Persian Chicken That Will Wow Your Guests with vibrant flavors and tender meat. Try this delicious recipe today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Persian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Chicken (legs or thighs)
- 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
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Dried Apricots or Prunes
- ½ cup Toasted Almond Slivers
- Fresh Parsley or Cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by slicing the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent; then stir in garlic.
- Season chicken with turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt; coat evenly.
- Sear chicken skin-side down until golden brown on both sides.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice; add dried apricots or prunes. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 30 minutes until fully cooked.
- Garnish with toasted almond slivers and fresh herbs before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (around 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg