Description
A cozy family favorite, this Flavorful Persian Chicken is infused with aromatic spices, complemented by sweet apricots and crunchy nuts, making it a delightful dish for dinner parties or family nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Chicken Thighs (Can be substituted with chicken breasts)
- 1 medium Onion (Chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil (Could use olive oil)
- 1 cup Chicken Broth or Water (Use gluten-free broth if necessary)
- 1 cup Dried Apricots
- 1/2 cup Slivered Almonds or Walnuts (Choice of nuts)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (Chopped)
Instructions
- Start by seasoning your chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and sear until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken and sauté the onions in the leftover oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in the spices and allow them to toast for a few moments.
- Add the seared chicken back into the skillet, pour in chicken broth, and mix in the dried apricots. Cover and let it simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove from heat, and sprinkle with slivered almonds and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
You can adapt this dish for various dietary preferences. For a vegan option, replace chicken with hearty vegetables or chickpeas, and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg