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Persian Chicken with Saffron and Pomegranate Delightfully Awaits You!

A flavorful Persian dish featuring chicken marinated with saffron and pomegranate, perfect for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Persian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Rub this spice mixture all over the chicken thighs.
  3. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
  4. Push the onions and garlic to the side of the skillet and add the chicken thighs, skin-side down. Sear for about 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden brown. Flip the chicken and sear for another 5 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, dissolve the saffron threads in the chicken broth. Pour this mixture into the skillet along with the pomegranate molasses. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil and transfer it to the preheated oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  7. Remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and chopped parsley before serving. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mixture and some olive oil for a few hours or overnight before cooking.
  • Serve this dish over a bed of fluffy basmati rice or with warm pita bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

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