🍽️Poultry

Persian-Style Chicken with Garden Vegetables (Morgh va Sabzijat)

Name: Persian-Style Chicken with Garden Vegetables (Morgh va Sabzijat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Poultry
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken, cut into serving pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced; 1 zucchini, sliced; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish

"Experience the vibrant colors and aromatic warmth of an Iranian garden with this wholesome, one-pan masterpiece of golden-seared chicken and crisp seasonal vegetables."

Prep:15 min

Cook:45 min

LevelMedium

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● Ingredients

1 whole chicken, cut into serving pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 zucchini, sliced
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish

🌱 Gluten-Free🌱 Dairy-Free🌱 Low-Carb🌱 High-Protein🌱 Paleo⚡ Medium

❤️Health88%

😋Taste85%

🥳Joy82%

👨‍🍳Difficulty35/100

📜 The Story

This dish is a modern interpretation of traditional Persian 'Khoresh' (stews), focusing on the 'Sabzijat' (vegetable) bounty of the Iranian plateau. It utilizes the quintessential Persian base of turmeric and onion to highlight the natural sweetness of garden produce and succulent poultry.

🧬 Flavor DNA

🍋Sour

2/10

🧂Salty

5/10

🌶️Spicy

2/10

🍯Sweet

4/10

🍄umami

7/10

☕Bitter

2/10

✨ Sensory Profile

"A vibrant kaleidoscope of golden-hued chicken and crisp-tender vegetables enveloped in the earthy, warm aroma of cumin and turmeric. Each bite offers a satisfying contrast between the succulent, savory poultry and the naturally sweet crunch of garden-fresh peppers and carrots."

Chef's Mastery

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The Secret

Deglaze the pan with a small splash of chicken stock or water after adding the spices to lift the 'fond' from the bottom of the pan, creating a light, silky sauce that coats everything.

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Avoid This

Overcrowding the skillet during the initial searing phase, which leads to the chicken steaming in its own juices rather than developing a flavorful golden-brown crust.

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Storage

Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days; the flavors meld beautifully overnight, though the vegetables will lose some of their crispness upon reheating.

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and sear, turning occasionally, until golden on all sides.

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring, until the onion is soft and translucent and the garlic is fragrant.

Add the carrots, red and yellow bell peppers, and zucchini. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender yet still bright.

Season with turmeric, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly coat the chicken and vegetables with the spices.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking for about 5 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the flavors have melded.

Remove from heat and garnish generously with fresh parsley just before serving.