Akbar Jojeh Persian Chicken Dish
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg chicken
- 2 tablespoons salt for marinating
- 1 cup oil
- 100 grams butter (optional)
- 1/2 cup saffron-infused water
- 1/2 cup pomegranate paste
- 1/2 cup ground walnuts
Preparation
Cut the chicken into pieces
Marinate the chicken with salt
Heat oil in a pan
Add butter if using, then add saffron-infused water to keep the temperature lower
Cook the chicken in the pan until browned
Stir in pomegranate paste and ground walnuts
Continue cooking until the sauce thickens and chicken is fully cooked
Tips
Use moist chicken for best results
Butter is optional and can be omitted
Saffron should be added when the oil is not too hot to prevent bitterness
