Roast Chicken With Pomegranate Molasses Sauce

Name: Roast Chicken With Pomegranate Molasses Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken and stuffing; 1 pound 31/2 lb well brought up chicken; 1 pound well brought up pork sausages; 1 splash of your favourite cooking oil; 2 onions, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, squashed; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon fennels seeds, toasted in a pan; 1 cup chicken stock; 4 cups stale bread, diced into cubes; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; Sauce; 2 cups pomegranate juice; 1 cup good quality beef stock; 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 bay leaf; 2 sprigs thymehttp://blahblahmagazine.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Chicken-ingredients.jpg

Servings: persons

Chicken and stuffing
1 pound 31/2 lb well brought up chicken
1 pound well brought up pork sausages
1 splash of your favourite cooking oil
2 onions, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, squashed
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon fennels seeds, toasted in a pan
1 cup chicken stock
4 cups stale bread, diced into cubes
1/2 cup dried cranberries
Sauce
2 cups pomegranate juice
1 cup good quality beef stock
1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
1 tablespoon sugar
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs thymehttp://blahblahmagazine.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Chicken-ingredients.jpg

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830

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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

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken and stuffing, 1 pound 31/2 lb well brought up chicken, 1 pound well brought up pork sausages, 1 splash of your favourite cooking oil, and more.

Yes, Roast Chicken With Pomegranate Molasses 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.

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