Khoresh E Shirin

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Fresh cilantro - For garnish
• Water - 2 cups
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Honey - 2 tablespoons
• Ground cardamom - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Turmeric - 1 teaspoon
• Saffron threads - 1/2 teaspoon, dissolved in 2 tablespoons of hot water
• Dried barberries - 1/2 cup
• Dried prunes - 1 cup
• Dried apricots - 1 cup
• Onion - 1, finely chopped
• Chicken thighs - 4, bone-in

Let's Get Started

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
3. Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides.
4. Add the turmeric, cinnamon, and ground cardamom. Stir well to coat the chicken.
5. Add the dried apricots, prunes, barberries, saffron water, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together.
6. Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
7. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
8. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
9. Serve the Khoresh-e-Shirin hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
10. Enjoy with steamed rice or Persian flatbread.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Main Course
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 60 minutes
• Calories: 400
• Fat: 15g
• Carbs: 40g
• Protein: 25g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Sugar: 20g