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.