Persian Pomegranate Chicken: Step by Step Guide

Ingredients

• 1 to 2 large yellow onions, chopped, (3 cups)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 5 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs and/or breasts, trimmed of excess fat, cut into medium size pieces, patted dry and salted
• 1 lime - zested
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons of sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate arils for garnish, optional