Chicken With Pomegranate Juice

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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A tangy, sweet, and savory Middle Eastern-inspired stew featuring tender chicken in a rich pomegranate walnut sauce.
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Chicken With Pomegranate Juice

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 1003.4

Description

This comforting dish marries the richness of browned chicken with the bright acidity of fresh pomegranate juice and syrup. The sauce is deepened with caramelized onions, toasted walnuts, and a hint of cinnamon, creating a complex flavor profile that is both sweet and savory. Its an elegant yet easy weeknight meal that feels special enough for guests. The tender chicken absorbs the fruity, spiced sauce, making every bite moist and flavorful. Serve it over fluffy white rice or warm pita bread to soak up every drop of the delicious glaze. Its a wonderful way to bring international flavors into your home kitchen without requiring exotic techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Pat the chicken dry and season generously with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat the shortening in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  3. Brown the chicken pieces on all sides until golden, then remove them from the pot and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add the butter to the same pot.
  5. Add the finely chopped onion and saut until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in the tomato sauce and cook for 1 minute to blend flavors.
  7. Add the finely chopped walnuts and toast them in the sauce for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  8. Pour in the water, pomegranate juice, pomegranate syrup, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
  9. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
  10. Simmer the sauce for 35 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the walnuts to soften slightly.
  11. Taste the sauce; if it is too tart, stir in sugar one tablespoon at a time until balanced.
  12. Return the browned chicken pieces to the pot, submerging them as much as possible in the sauce.
  13. Cover and continue to simmer on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  14. Serve hot over white rice or with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1003.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 98.5g152%
Saturated Fat 16.9g85%
Cholesterol 24.2mg9%
Sodium 5049.8mg211%
Total Carbohydrate 25.9g9%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g37%
Sugars 7.0g
Protein 18.9g38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pomegranate, chicken, stew, walnuts, cinnamon, lemon, onion, tomato sauce, middle eastern, dinner, easy, family meal, glaze, simmered, spiced
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