Zereshk Polo (Rice with Barberries and Chicken)

Zereshk Polo (Rice with Barberries and Chicken)

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Delight in Zereshk Polo (Rice with Barberries and Chicken), a classic Persian dish served from intimate dinners to weddings. Enjoy the sweet-tart barberries and lemony chicken broth, all topped with...

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs basmati rice
  • 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil (or cooking oil of your choice)
  • 1 teaspoon of saffron
  • 8 ounces of barberries
  • 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon of white sugar
  • 6 bone-in chicken thighs or legs
  • 1 small white onion, diced into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric
  • Salt and pepper to taste

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