Chicken W Pomegranate Sauce
Elevate your dinner table with this vibrant and flavorful Chicken with Pomegranate Sauce recipe. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are seasoned with aromatic spices, seared to golden perfection, and simmered in a luscious, tangy-sweet pomegranate sauce made with pomegranate juice, honey, and optional pomegranate molasses for extra depth. Finely chopped onions and garlic add a savory undertone, while a pop of freshness comes from the parsley and jewel-like pomegranate seeds used as garnishes. Ready in under 40 minutes, this dish balances Middle Eastern-inspired flavors with a stunning visual presentation, perfect for weeknights or special occasions. Serve it over fluffy rice, couscous, or a crisp salad to soak up every drop of the silky sauce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 cups pomegranate juice
- 0.5 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 0.25 cup pomegranate seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and ground cinnamon on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute.
Pour in the pomegranate juice and chicken stock, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Stir in the honey and pomegranate molasses (if using).
Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it on a serving platter. Increase the heat to high and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 3-5 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Spoon the pomegranate sauce over the chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley and pomegranate seeds. Serve immediately with your choice of rice, couscous, or a fresh salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1885 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.0 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 602 mg | 201% | |
| Sodium | 3004 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.2 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 101.1 g | ||
| Protein | 224.4 g | 449% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 2332 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
