Pomegranate Chicken Recipe

Name: Pomegranate Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ingredients; 2 slices bacon, small dice; 1 small yellow onion, minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced finely; 1/2 fresno chili, minced finely; 1 tablespoon olive oil; black pepper; parsley, to garnish; Second Ingredients; 2 cups chicken stock; 1/2 cup pomegranate molasses; 8 chicken thighs

Servings: persons

Ingredients
2 slices bacon, small dice
1 small yellow onion, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced finely
1/2 fresno chili, minced finely
1 tablespoon olive oil
black pepper
parsley, to garnish
Second Ingredients
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup pomegranate molasses
8 chicken thighs

1
Preheat the oven to 300. Lightly pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
2
In a large dutch oven over medium heat, slightly cook the bacon until soft, about 3 minutes.
3
Add the onion, garlic and chili. Stir and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the dutch oven and set aside.
4
Add the olive oil to the same pan. Brown the chicken thighs; about 3 - 5 minutes per side. Add the onion mixture to the browned chicken.
5
Pour the stock and molasses over the top of the chicken. Lightly stir. Cover with the lid. Slide into the oven.
6
After 1 hour of cooking, lightly stir and add a little stock, if needed.
7
Cook for another 1 hour
8
Remove from the oven. The meat will be very tender.
9
Lightly stir in the pomegranate seeds and garnish with parsley.
10
Serve.
11
Eat.

784

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ingredients, 2 slices bacon, small dice, 1 small yellow onion, minced, 3 garlic cloves, minced finely, and more.

Yes, 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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Pomegranate Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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