How to Make Pomegranate Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Pomegranate chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that brings together the tangy sweetness of pomegranate with succulent chicken. This dish is perfect for those looking to add a little something special to their chicken dinners, as it brings a unique and delightful twist to a classic protein.

The pomegranate provides a burst of flavor, and its vibrant color makes for a stunning presentation on the plate. With a combination of sweet and savory flavors, pomegranate chicken is sure t...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups pomegranate juice
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 lime
  • 1 (4 pound) whole chicken
  • ½ small onion
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Stir pomegranate juice, brown sugar, vinegar, and garlic together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and discard garlic, then stir in lime juice and let cool 5 minutes. Set aside 6 tablespoons pomegranate syrup.
  • Poke several holes in lime with a fork and insert into chicken cavity along with onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, bay leaf, pepper, and rosemary. Tie legs together with kitchen string, sprinkle skin with remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, then transfer chicken, breast side up, to a roasting pan.
  • Roast chicken, basting with pomegranate syrup every 20 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest parts of all pieces registers 165 degrees F, about 1 hour total. Let chicken rest 10 minutes before carving. Serve drizzled with reserved pomegranate syrup.
  • Nutrition

    572 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 191mg
    • Sodium: 928mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 31g
    • Protein: 64g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 57mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 651mg