Blushing Pomegranate Chicken Recipe

Name: Blushing Pomegranate Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered; 3 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces; 1 cup pomegranate juice; 1/4 cup sherry vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 4 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 bunch green onions, sliced; 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

Servings: persons

2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces
1 cup pomegranate juice
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

1
Arrange sweet potatoes and chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2
In a small bowl, mix together pomegranate juice, sherry vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and salt and pepper.
3
Pour over chicken and sweet potatoes.
4
Cover, and marinate for 1 to 2 hours, turning once.
5
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
6
Bake, uncovered, in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until chicken and sweet potatoes are cooked through.
7
Baste with cooking juices several times while cooking.
8
Sprinkle with green onion and pomegranate seeds before serving.

1015

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

128

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered, 3 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces, 1 cup pomegranate juice, 1/4 cup sherry vinegar, and more.

Yes, Blushing Pomegranate Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Blushing Pomegranate Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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