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Persian Pomegranate-Walnut Chicken Recipe

Persian Pomegranate-Walnut Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup walnuts, toasted
8 (6-oz) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 3/4 tsp kosher salt, divided
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, divided
cooking spray
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1 cup pomegranate juice
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp saffron threads, crushed
dash of ground cinnamon
cilantro sprigs (optional)

Directions:

Place walnuts in a food processor; process until finely ground. Set aside.
Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add half of chicken to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side. Remove from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken.
Recoat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic to pan; sauté 3 minutes. Add remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, ground walnuts, broth, and the remaining ingredients except cilantro, stirring with a whisk until smooth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 1 1/2 cups (about 15 minutes), stirring occasionally. Return chicken to pan; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	166.92 Kcal (699 kJ)
Calories from fat	90.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.08g	16%
Cholesterol	16.73mg	6%
Sodium	619.9mg	26%
Potassium	332.31mg	7%
Total Carbs	8.49g	3%
Sugars	6.06g	24%
Dietary Fiber	1.44g	6%
Protein	12.66g	25%
Vitamin C	2mg	3%
Iron	1.2mg	6%
Calcium	41.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	139.4 Kcal (584 kJ)
Calories from fat	75.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.42g	16%
Cholesterol	13.97mg	6%
Sodium	517.72mg	26%
Potassium	277.54mg	7%
Total Carbs	7.09g	3%
Sugars	5.06g	24%
Dietary Fiber	1.2g	6%
Protein	10.57g	25%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	3%
Iron	1mg	6%
Calcium	34.5mg	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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