Chicken Dark And Sweet With Dates Recipe

Name: Chicken Dark And Sweet With Dates
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 Chicken thighs; 3 Onions, sliced thinly; 1 Cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon Powdered chili (I used a Turkish chili); 1/4 cup Pomegranate molasses; 5 Dates, stoned and chopped (4 oz); 1 teaspoon Sumac; 2 teaspoons Salt; 1 cup Water; 3 Handfuls parsley, chopped; 1/2 Red onion, chopped; Splash red wine vinegar; Splash olive oil; Pinch salt; Handful pomegranate arils

Servings: persons

8 Chicken thighs
3 Onions, sliced thinly
1 Cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon Powdered chili (I used a Turkish chili)
1/4 cup Pomegranate molasses
5 Dates, stoned and chopped (4 oz)
1 teaspoon Sumac
2 teaspoons Salt
1 cup Water
3 Handfuls parsley, chopped
1/2 Red onion, chopped
Splash red wine vinegar
Splash olive oil
Pinch salt
Handful pomegranate arils

1
Place chicken thighs skin side down in a large oven proof pot. Heat gently so the fat renders out. This side will take 10 minutes or so to brown. Turn and cook the other side about 7 minutes. The pink should be gone. Remove to a plate.
2
Cook the onions gently in the chicken fat until soft. Don't brown or crisp. Sprinkle over another tsp of salt, and stir in chili, dates, and pomegranate molasses. The dates will tend to stick together in a mass. Use a wooden spoon to break them up so they distribute into the sauce.
3
Add the chicken thighs and stir so the onions are all around, some on top of the thighs. Sprinkle the tsp sumac over the thighs and stir one more time. Add one cup water, cover, and bake at 400 for one hour.
4
While the chicken bakes, mix together the red onion and parsley with a pinch of salt and a little red wine vinegar and olive oil.
5
When the hour is up, the chicken will be tender and the sauce will have cooked down but still juicy.
6
Cover the chicken with the salad and pomegranate seeds. I served mine over red quinoa. Enjoy!

478

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Protein

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 Chicken thighs, 3 Onions, sliced thinly, 1 Cinnamon stick, 1 teaspoon Powdered chili (I used a Turkish chili), and more.

Yes, Chicken Dark And Sweet With Dates 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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Chicken Dark And Sweet With Dates

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