Description
A flavorful Persian Chicken recipe featuring fragrant spices, tender chicken, and sweet dried apricots, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
- 2 onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup almonds, slivered
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Start by heating the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once it warms up, toss in the sliced onions and sauté until they turn translucent, releasing their delightful aroma.
- Next, add the minced garlic, turmeric, and cumin to the pot. Cook this mixture for about a minute until you can smell the spices—what a fantastic way to wake up your senses!
- Carefully add the chicken pieces to the pot. Allow them to brown nicely on all sides, soaking in the delicious flavors of the onion and spices. Aim for a nice golden color.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and let it cook for about 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Now it’s time to stir in the dried apricots and slivered almonds. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the apricots to soften and absorb all those savory flavors.
- Finally, season your dish with salt and pepper to taste. Give it a gentle stir and prepare to serve!
- Serve this delicious Persian Chicken warm, garnished with fresh parsley for an added pop of color and freshness.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 2-3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Persian Chicken, Family Dinner, Chicken Recipe, Apricot Chicken, Easy Recipes