Orange Chicken Koresh Iranian

Orange Chicken Koresh Iranian


1. Heat sesame oil; saute chicken; remove chicken to a platter.

2. Add onions to oil; add orange zest, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper; stir.

3. Add chicken back; roll chicken around to coat in the spices.

4. Add orange juice; bring to near boil; cook 20 minutes covered; stir occasionally so it doesn't burn.

5. Cook on low until chicken becomes tender.

6. Combine vinegar, lime juice, sugar, and saffron water in medium saucepan; heat for 10 minutes until hot; add orange segments; stir well.

7. Add carrots, almonds and pistachio nuts to chicken mixture and cook for 15 minutes more.

8. When done add lime juice mixture; stir.

9. Garnish with herbs like cilantro.

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