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Orange Chicken Koresh Iranian

Here's how you make Orange Chicken Koresh Iranian
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 60m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 tablespoons oil (sesame)
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in bite size pieces)
  • 2 yellow onions, cut in crescent shape
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron
  • 3 oranges, peeled in segments
  • 2 carrots, julienned
  • 3 teaspoons almonds, slivered
  • 2 teaspoons pistachio nuts, chopped finely
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

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

  • Step 2: Add onions to oil; add orange zest, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper; stir. Add chicken back; roll chicken around to coat in the spices. Add orange juice; bring to near boil; cook 20 minutes covered; stir occasionally so it doesn't burn. Cook on low until chicken becomes tender.

  • Step 3: Combine vinegar, lime juice, sugar, and saffron water in medium saucepan; heat for 10 minutes until hot; add orange segments; stir well. Add carrots, almonds and pistachio nuts to chicken mixture and cook for 15 minutes more.

  • Step 4: When done add lime juice mixture; stir.

  • Step 5: Garnish with herbs like cilantro.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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