Chicken In Almond Pomegranate Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken In Almond Pomegranate Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 None pomegranates, halved, seeds removed, 1 cup seeds reserved; 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 None chicken breast fillets; 1 None Spanish onion, thickly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp flour; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground sweet paprika; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup chicken stock; 1/3 cup blanched almonds, toasted; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped; 1 pinch chili powder

Servings: persons

2 None pomegranates, halved, seeds removed, 1 cup seeds reserved
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tbsp olive oil
4 None chicken breast fillets
1 None Spanish onion, thickly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp flour
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground sweet paprika
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup chicken stock
1/3 cup blanched almonds, toasted
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped
1 pinch chili powder

1
Place pomegranate seeds in a small saucepan along with 1 2/3 cups water and sugar. Stir over medium heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 5 mins then strain syrup into a measuring cup.
2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned all over then remove from pan.
3
Add remaining oil to pan. Cook onion and garlic, stirring, until onion softens. Add flour and spices. Cook, stirring, for 1 min, or until mixture is just browned and dry. Gradually stir in stock and pomegranate syrup. Cook, stirring, until mixture boils and thickens slightly.
4
Return chicken to pan and simmer, covered, for 5 mins, or until chicken is cooked through. Stir in reserved pomegranate seeds, nuts and cilantro. Season to taste.

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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: 2 None pomegranates, halved, seeds removed, 1 cup seeds reserved, 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 None chicken breast fillets, and more.

Yes, Chicken In Almond Pomegranate Sauce 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.

Chicken In Almond Pomegranate Sauce

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