Persian Chicken W/Pomegranate and Walnuts Recipe

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Persian Chicken W/Pomegranate and Walnuts
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Directions:

  1. Heat 1 Tbl. oil in a large frying pan and saute chicken until golden brown.
  2. Add half the onion and fry til softened, then add water.
  3. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Simmer 15 minutes.
  4. In another fry pan, heat remaining oil and fry the rest of the onion for 2-3 minutes, until soft. Add the chopped walnuts and fry for 2-3 more minutes, stirring frequently so the walnuts don't burn.
  5. Stir in pomegranate juice, tomato paste, lemon juice and sugar. Let simmer for 5 minutes, adding salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauce over chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
  6. Cover again and simmer for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is done and the oil from the nuts has risen to the surface.
  7. Serve at once with rice or a savory couscous.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 342.63 Kcal (1435 kJ)
Calories from fat 250.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.84g 43%
Cholesterol 6.15mg 2%
Sodium 95.03mg 4%
Potassium 462.42mg 10%
Total Carbs 16.88g 6%
Sugars 8.47g 34%
Dietary Fiber 3.73g 15%
Protein 10.77g 22%
Vitamin C 9.9mg 16%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 44.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 175.48 Kcal (735 kJ)
Calories from fat 128.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.26g 43%
Cholesterol 3.15mg 2%
Sodium 48.67mg 4%
Potassium 236.83mg 10%
Total Carbs 8.64g 6%
Sugars 4.34g 34%
Dietary Fiber 1.91g 15%
Protein 5.51g 22%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 16%
Iron 0.8mg 9%
Calcium 23mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.4
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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