Chicken Fesenjan (Stew with Walnut and Pomegranate Sauce)

Real food takes time, fortunately I'm retired and have it. Having lost 30 lb with LCHF, I'm gradually increasing carbs to find my level of tolerance.

Classic Persian dish Fesenjan
Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 2 hours

1 to 2 large yellow onions, chopped, (3 cups)

2 Tbps unsalted butter

3 Tbsp olive oil

5 Tbsp pomegranate molasses

½ pound walnut halves (about 2 cups)

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs and/or breasts, trimmed of excess fat, cut into medium size pieces, patted dry and salted

2 cups chicken stock

2 Tbsp plus 2 teaspoons of sugar

½ teaspoon turmeric

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Salt

½ cup fresh pomegranate seeds for garnish

Note: Ingredients may have been altered from the original.

Directions at simplyrecipes.com

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