Pomegranate Molasses Roasted Chicken

Name: Pomegranate Molasses Roasted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry; 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp honey; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (fresh); 2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

Juicy roasted chicken glazed with tart pomegranate molasses and warming spices. Tender, glistening, and deeply flavored.

60 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

Middle EasternDinnerOvenStandardGluten-Free

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Ingredients

2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry
3 tbsp pomegranate molasses
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (fresh)
2 tbsp fresh mint, chopped

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F.
2

Pat 2 lbs patted dry bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry and arrange skin-side up on a baking sheet.
3

Whisk together 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp honey, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, 1/4 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4

Brush the glaze over the chicken.
5

Roast for 40-45 minutes until skin is deeply caramelized and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest thigh reaches 165°F.
6

Rest for 5 minutes. Scatter with 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds (fresh) and 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint. Drizzle with pan juices and serve.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Pomegranate Molasses Roasted Chicken?

As written, 60 minutes: 15 of prep and 45 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 5 (45 minutes): "Roast for 40-45 minutes until skin is deeply caramelized and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest thigh reaches 165°F."

What oven temperature does Pomegranate Molasses Roasted Chicken need?

For Pomegranate Molasses Roasted Chicken, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 45 minutes, in step 5. The target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why rest the meat in Pomegranate Molasses Roasted Chicken?

Heat drives the juices toward the center. The rest in step 6 lets them spread back out, so they stay in the meat instead of running onto the board when you cut.

What equipment do I need for Pomegranate Molasses Roasted Chicken?

Beyond a knife and a board, the method uses a probe thermometer (step 5) and a sheet pan (step 2).

Is there a substitute for pomegranate molasses in Pomegranate Molasses Roasted Chicken?

The entry for Pomegranate Molasses Roasted Chicken calls for 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses. In its place: Reduce pomegranate or cranberry juice with a little sugar and lemon to a syrup, or use balsamic glaze with a squeeze of lemon.

Can I use chicken breasts instead of chicken thighs in Pomegranate Molasses Roasted Chicken?

Yes, with care. Breasts dry out sooner: pull them at 165 F, which usually means a few minutes less than the thighs would take. As written, the entry for Pomegranate Molasses Roasted Chicken uses 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, patted dry.

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