Chicken with plums

Chicken with plums

Main dishes

A traditional stew from the Zanjan region, full of flavor and texture.

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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

4 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

  1. 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.
  2. In a separate container, place the caramelized onion pieces that we have already prepared.
  3. We begin by cooking the carrots in water.
  4. Next, we chop them into small pieces and then add them to oil paint. ≈ 3 min
  5. We’re setting those aside. ≈ 3 min
  6. Next, we’re incorporating cabbage into a dish with tomato sauce and a touch of oil paint.
  7. Then add the chicken, carrots, and cherries, along with about two cups of hot water, salt, and pepper. ≈ 3 min
  8. 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.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • Half a chicken
  • Fried onions: 4 tablespoons
  • Green bell peppers: 250 grams
  • carrot: 3
  • Chopped tomatoes: 2 tablespoons
  • oil paint with salt and pepper: as needed

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