Sticky Pomegranate Chicken Recipe
Easy sticky chicken recipe Pomegranate molasses creates intense flavor This pomegranate chicken recipe uses a unique cooking techdelicious meal
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg chicken pieces (drumsticks, thighs, or a mixture)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 100 ml pomegranate juice
- 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh pomegranate seeds, for garnish
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with kitchen paper and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces in batches and brown on all sides. Set the browned chicken aside on a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the chopped onion to the skillet. Cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the pomegranate juice, pomegranate molasses, soy sauce, honey, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer. The glaze should start to thicken slightly.
- Return the browned chicken pieces to the skillet, nestling them in the glaze. Bring the glaze back to a simmer, then transfer the skillet to a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) or Gas Mark 4. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the glaze has thickened and become sticky.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds and chopped parsley.
Notes
Easy Sticky Pomegranate Chicken recipe! A flavourful, family-friendly meal ready in under an hour. Perfect for busy weeknights! Try it today.