Description
A delightful roast chicken dish infused with the sweet-tangy flavor of pomegranate and the zesty notes of sumac, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- Bone-in chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks)
- 1 cup pomegranate juice (freshly squeezed or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp sumac
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 sweet onion, sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh pomegranate seeds, for garnish
- Fresh herbs (like parsley), for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season generously with salt, pepper, and sumac.
- In a large ovenproof skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until softened, then add minced garlic.
- Push the onions to the side and sear the chicken pieces skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add pomegranate juice to the skillet and let it bubble with the browning bits.
- Flip the chicken skin-side up, drizzle additional pomegranate juice, and roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked and crispy.
- Garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds and herbs before serving.
Notes
Allow chicken to come to room temperature before cooking for even results. Baste with pan juices to retain moisture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, pomegranate, sumac, roast, family recipe, Mediterranean cuisine, easy dinner