Chicken with plums
A traditional stew from the Zanjan region, full of flavor and texture.
Chicken and prune stew is a traditional dish from the Zanjan region. It’s a simple yet delicious recipe that requires several steps to prepare.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time15 min
- Cook time45 min
- Total1 hr
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodpan, oven
- Estimated cost$4.96 $1.24 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $0.74
- $3.16
- $0.26
- $0.66
- $0.14
Prices from US supermarkets for 3 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- First, we start by simmering the chicken in a little oil, then we add a tablespoon of fried onions, 2 cups of water, salt, and pepper, and let it cook over low heat until it is almost tender.
- In a separate container, place the caramelized onion pieces that we have already prepared.
- We begin by cooking the carrots in water.
- Next, we chop them into small pieces and then add them to oil paint. ≈ 3 min
- We’re setting those aside. ≈ 3 min
- Next, we’re incorporating cabbage into a dish with tomato sauce and a touch of oil paint.
- Then add the chicken, carrots, and cherries, along with about two cups of hot water, salt, and pepper. ≈ 3 min
- Cook over low heat for approximately 30 minutes.
The bill
Chicken with plums
- Fried onions: 4 tablespoons$0.74
- Green bell peppers: 250 grams$3.16
- carrot: 3$0.26
- Chopped tomatoes: 2 tablespoons$0.66
- oil paint with salt and pepper: as needed$0.14
Total$4.96
that's $1.24 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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