Ingredients for about 4 people

• ½ kilogram finely ground walnuts
• ½ liter pomegranate syrup
• ½ liter water or chicken stock
• 2 pounds chicken pieces, preferably boneless thighs
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• sugar
• salt & pepper to taste
• lime juice to taste
• olive oil
• saffron

Preparation

1. Heat oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven.
2. Add onions and sauté until wilted and translucent.
3. Add cinnamon and nutmeg and sauté, stirring, for another 1-2 minutes.
4. Stir in walnuts, pomegranate syrup, stock, sugar, salt, pepper and saffron.
5. Adjust sugar and salt to taste.
6. Bring to a low boil and simmer 1/2 hour.
7. Add chicken and simmer on low heat another 30-60 minutes.
8. Halfway through the cooking time, add the lime juice to taste.