Morgh e shekam por

Morgh e shekam por is a traditional stuffed chicken. The dish is usually made with smaller or extremely young chicken varieties, which are cleaned and marinated in a mix of oil, juice (usually apple, lemon, or lime), and spices such as saffron and turmeric. The stuffing for the chicken is made with dried fruits, usually prunes, dates, raisins, barberries, or apricots, which are chopped and mixed with onions, garlic, and a handful of aromatic herbs such as parsley, chives, cilantro, and tarragon. The result is a sweet and slightly sour stuffing, which keeps the chicken moist and infuses it with fragrant flavors. The chicken is usually shortly fried in a pan to obtain its golden color and crunchy skin, and it is then baked in the oven. Iranian stuffed chicken is usually served carved, and each portion should include a piece of moist chicken alongside the fragrant stuffing. The dish is best paired with plain rice, fresh salads, or yogurt.