Pomegranate Chicken

Pomegranate Chicken
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 40 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    24

Transform an ordinary chicken into a dazzling centerpiece with a luscious pomegranate reduction. This vibrant dish, with its balance of sweet and tangy flavors, is perfect for festive occasions or an elegant weeknight meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    37 g
  • Cholesterol
    191 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    64 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    928 mg
  • Sugar
    31 g
  • Fat
    17 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins In a saucepan, combine pomegranate juice, brown sugar, vinegar, and garlic. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture reduces to 3/4 cup (approximately 10 minutes).

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Recipe View 5 mins Remove from heat and discard the garlic. Stir in lime juice and let the syrup cool for 5 minutes. Reserve 6 tablespoons of the pomegranate syrup for drizzling.

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Recipe View 5 mins Using a fork, poke several holes in the lime. Insert the lime, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, bay leaf, pepper, and rosemary into the chicken cavity. Tie the chicken legs together with kitchen string. Sprinkle the chicken skin with the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt.

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05 Step

Recipe View 2 mins Transfer the chicken, breast side up, to a roasting pan.

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06 Step

Recipe View 1 hrs Roast the chicken, basting with the pomegranate syrup every 20 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh registers 165 degrees F (approximately 1 hour total).

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07 Step

Recipe View 10 mins Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving. Drizzle with the reserved pomegranate syrup before serving.

For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in half of the pomegranate syrup for at least 2 hours before roasting.
If you don't have fresh rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon of dried rosemary can be substituted.
Be sure to let the chicken rest before carving; this allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful bird.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 8 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Tyshawn Haagmueller

    I was a bit intimidated at first, but the directions were easy to follow. My family loved it!

  • Kennith Yundt

    This recipe was a hit! The pomegranate glaze is so flavorful and the chicken was incredibly moist.

  • Fiona Kerlukeprice

    The pomegranate reduction is amazing! I will definitely be making this again.

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