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Persian Chicken

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Persian Chicken is a fragrant and flavorful dish made with bone-in chicken, warm spices, dried fruit, and toasted almonds. This tender, aromatic stew captures the sweet and savory essence of Persian cuisine in a comforting one-pan meal.

Ingredients

  • 4 pieces of chicken (legs or thighs)
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup dried apricots or prunes (or a mix)
  • 1/2 cup toasted almond slivers
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the chicken pieces.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium and sauté onions until golden brown (8–10 minutes).
  3. Stir in garlic, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, black pepper, and salt; cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Increase heat to medium-high and sear chicken on both sides for about 5 minutes per side.
  5. Add lemon juice and scrape up any browned bits from the skillet.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and dried fruit, bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Cover and reduce heat to low; cook for 40 minutes.
  8. Stir in toasted almonds and cook uncovered for another 5–10 minutes to thicken the sauce.
  9. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve with rice or flatbread.

Notes

  • Add rosemary or thyme for extra fragrance.
  • Include cayenne pepper or fresh chili for heat.
  • Add chopped carrots or bell peppers for more veggies.
  • Use dried figs or raisins instead of apricots for variation.
  • Stir in coconut milk for a creamy twist.

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