This weeknight-friendly chicken dinner—made with pomegranate molasses and a toasted walnut relish—is inspired by the flavors of Persian fesenjan.
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This dish is inspired by fesenjan, a sweet-and-sour Persian stew featuring pomegranate and walnuts. This weeknight version swaps a quick roast and broil in for a lengthy braise. A mixture of pomegranate molasses, balsamic vinegar, savory Worcestershire sauce, and ground cumin provides a robust base of flavor—coating chicken thighs before roasting, and thickening into a glaze to brush them before a stint under the broiler. The sugar in the molasses helps the chicken brown and blister in spots, adding a long-cooked flavor to something that takes just a little more than 20 minutes in the oven. While the chicken is great alone, it’s best dressed up with all the fixings: a garlicky toasted walnut relish for crunch, sliced scallion and torn mint for freshness , and a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds for a pop of color and sweetness. Don’t have walnuts? Sub in almonds or pistachios for a similar nutty crunch—just watch the toast time to ensure they don’t burn.
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