Chicken with Pomegranates and Walnuts

• 2 3/4 pounds chicken, whole
• 2 cups walnuts finely chopped
• 3 teaspoons vegetable shortening
• 3 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 large onions finely chopped
• 1 cup pomegranate juice fresh
• 3 teaspoons butter
• 2 teaspoons tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar

1. Wash and prepare the chicken for frying.
2. Saute the chicken with seasoning in shortening until light brown on all sides.
3. As an alternate method, the chicken may be baked at 350F (180C).
4. oven for 45 minutes.
5. Saute the onions in 3 tablespoon butter until golden brown.
6. Add tomato sauce and saute for a few minutes.
7. Add walnuts to the sauteed onions and saute over medium fire for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
8. Be careful not burn the walnuts.
9. Add water, seasoning, lemon juice, and pomegranate syrup.
10. Cover and let cook on a low fire for about 35 minutes.

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Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/chicken-pomegranates-walnuts-36774 (may not work)