Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 pounds chicken, whole
  • 2 cups walnuts finely chopped
  • 3 teaspoons vegetable shortening
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 large onions finely chopped
  • 1 cup pomegranate juice fresh
  • 3 teaspoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Method

  • Wash and prepare the chicken for frying.
  • Saute the chicken with seasoning in shortening until light brown on all sides.
  • As an alternate method, the chicken may be baked at 350F (180C).
  • oven for 45 minutes.
  • Saute the onions in 3 tablespoon butter until golden brown.
  • Add tomato sauce and saute for a few minutes.
  • Add walnuts to the sauteed onions and saute over medium fire for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Be careful not burn the walnuts.
  • Add water, seasoning, lemon juice, and pomegranate syrup.
  • Cover and let cook on a low fire for about 35 minutes.