Persian Chicken with Pistachios: A Flavorful Delight!
A delicious Persian dish featuring tender chicken cooked with aromatic spices and topped with crunchy pistachios.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Persian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup of pistachios, shelled
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, turmeric, and cumin.
- Add chicken to the skillet and brown on both sides.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in pistachios and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Serve with rice or flatbread for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg