Persian Chicken: Indulgent Recipe for an Exquisite Dinner
Experience the rich flavors of Persian cuisine with this delectable Persian Chicken recipe, perfect for a special dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Persian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Add the chicken thighs, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the dried apricots. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 30-40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the slivered almonds just before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in spices overnight.
- Serve with rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg