Description
A delightful roast chicken dish infused with tangy pomegranate and zesty sumac, perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
- Chicken pieces (bone-in, skin-on)
- Pomegranate juice
- Sumac
- Olive oil
- Garlic, minced
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh herbs (like parsley or cilantro)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the chicken by rinsing and patting dry.
- Combine olive oil, minced garlic, sumac, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Coat the chicken pieces thoroughly with the mixture.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes (optional).
- Arrange the chicken skin-side up in a baking dish.
- Pour pomegranate juice over the chicken and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds (optional).
- Roast for 45-55 minutes, basting with pan juices midway through.
- Check for doneness with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve garnished with fresh herbs and additional pomegranate seeds.
Notes
For substitutions, use orange juice instead of pomegranate or lemon juice with paprika instead of sumac.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: roast chicken, pomegranate recipe, sumac chicken