Pomegranate Chicken or Duck

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup pomegranate molasses
• 2 cups coarsely ground walnuts
• 3 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron (dissolved in 1 tblsp hot water)
• 4-5 lbs fryer chickens or duck, cut up

Directions

1. 1

   Combine pomegranate molasses, ground walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, and saffron.

2. 2

   Set aside.

3. 3

   Clean chicken removing unnecessary bones and skin.

4. 4

   Season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Place chopped onion and 3 tblsps olive oil in a pot and saute 3 minutes.

6. 6

   Then add the chicken pieces, salt, pepper, and turmeric.

7. 7

   Add 1 cup of water and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Add the pomegranate mixture and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes longer (check water and add some if it is necessary).

9. 9

   Add a bit more sugar if you want the sauce sweeter.

10. 10

    Transfer to a deep serving pot, cover, and place in a warm oven until ready to serve.

11. 11

    Serve with rice.