Pomegranate Chicken or Duck

Ingredients

 * 1 onion, chopped
 * 3 tablespoons olive oil
 * ½ cup pomegranate molasses
 * 2 cups coarsely ground walnuts
 * 3 teaspoons sugar
 * 1 teaspoon cinnamon
 * ½ teaspoon nutmeg
 * ½ teaspoon turmeric
 * ¼ teaspoon saffron (dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water)
 * 4 – 5 lbs fryer chicken or duck, cut up

Directions

 * 1) Combine pomegranate molasses, ground walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, turmeric, and saffron. Set aside.
 * 2) Clean chicken removing unnecessary bones and skin.
 * 3) Season with salt and pepper.
 * 4) Place chopped onion and 3 tbsp olive oil in a pot and saute 3 minutes.
 * 5) Then add the chicken pieces, salt, pepper, and turmeric.
 * 6) Add 1 cup of water and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.
 * 7) Add the pomegranate mixture and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes longer (check water and add some if it is necessary).
 * 8) Add a bit more sugar if you want the sauce sweeter.
 * 9) Transfer to a deep serving pot, cover, and place in a warm oven until ready to serve.
 * 10) Serve with rice.