Description
A delightful roast chicken recipe featuring a sweet-tart marinade of pomegranate molasses and tangy sumac, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- Chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or wings)
- Pomegranate molasses
- Sumac
- Fresh garlic, minced
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or mint)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Rinse and pat dry your chicken pieces. Make sure to season them well with salt and pepper.
- Create the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together pomegranate molasses, sumac, minced garlic, and olive oil.
- Marinate the Chicken: Coat the chicken pieces in the marinade, ensuring each bit is well-covered. Let it marinate for at least an hour, ideally overnight.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare for Roasting: Arrange the marinated chicken pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast: Place the chicken in the oven and roast for about 35-45 minutes, until cooked through.
- Add Pomegranate Seeds: In the last few minutes of roasting, sprinkle pomegranate seeds on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs.
Notes
For a sweeter marinade, add a splash of orange juice or honey. Serve with herbed couscous or a crisp salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: roast chicken, pomegranate, sumac, family recipe, mediterranean cuisine