Description
A delightful dish combining succulent chicken pieces with sweet-tart pomegranate juice and zesty sumac, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks)
- 1 cup pomegranate juice (freshly squeezed or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons sumac
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary), to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels.
- In a large bowl, combine pomegranate juice, olive oil, minced garlic, sumac, salt, pepper, and herbs to create the marinade.
- Add chicken pieces to the bowl, ensuring they are well-coated. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Place the chicken in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and pour any remaining marinade over the chicken.
- Roast for 40-50 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Adjust roasting time based on the size of chicken pieces; larger pieces may require more time. For extra flavor, add whole garlic cloves and pomegranate seeds in the last 10 minutes of roasting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, roast, pomegranate, sumac, Mediterranean, family recipe