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Pomegranate Roasted Chicken Recipe
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Pomegranate Roasted Chicken Recipe

Try this blend of savory spices and sweet pomegranate seeds for a special chicken dinner.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword pomegranate, roast chicken
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 362kcal
Cost 10

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375 F.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cardamom, sumac, and salt and pepper to taste.
    2 tsp. ground cardamom, 1 tablespoon sumac, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Rub the chicken breasts with the spice mixture.
    4 chicken breasts
  • Melt some cooking fat in an oven proof skillet over medium high heat, and brown the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side.
    Cooking fat
  • Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, combine the chicken stock, pomegranate juice, pomegranate seeds, chili flakes, thyme sprigs, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    ¼ cup pomegranate seeds + extra for garnishing, 6 thyme sprigs, 1 cup pomegranate juice, 1 cup chicken stock, ½ tbsp. chili flakes, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Bring to a boil and let simmer until reduced by half.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and baste with the sauce.
  • Place in the preheated oven and roast for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Let rest for 4 to 5 minutes and serve chicken with the pan juice, topped with more pomegranate seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 250mg | Potassium: 733mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 657IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 3mg