Classic Persian Khoresh Kadoo Easy Chicken & Zucchini Stew!

By Unicorns in the Kitchen · 75 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Crush the saffron with a pestle and mortar, sprinkle it over the ice cubes and let them melt at room temperature to make bloomed saffron.
2. Heat the neutral oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and sear the zucchini for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Set aside, then remove all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the pan.
3. In the same pan over medium-high heat, cook the onion until soft and golden. Place the chicken thighs on the onion and season with turmeric, salt and pepper.
4. Lower the heat to medium, cover and cook for 30 minutes.
5. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Fry the tomato paste for a minute or two, then add 2 cups of water, stir, bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
6. Add the tomato sauce and bloomed saffron to the chicken. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 40 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
7. Top with the fried zucchini and cook for another 10 minutes.
8. In a separate pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then fry the tomato halves for about 4 minutes per side.
9. Serve with rice and the fried tomatoes.

Summarized from Unicorns in the Kitchen's video. Watch it for the details.

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