Description
A flavorful and vibrant Sticky Pomegranate Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken thighs coated in a sweet and tangy pomegranate glaze, garnished with fresh pomegranate seeds and parsley. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)
Garnish
- Pomegranate seeds (for garnish)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken thighs or breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat to get ready for searing.
- Cook the Chicken: Place the chicken in the heated skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside to rest.
- Make the Pomegranate Sauce: In the same skillet, add pomegranate juice, honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch mixed with water and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it well with the sticky pomegranate sauce. Cook together for 2-3 minutes to heat through. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds and chopped parsley. Serve the dish warm, ideally alongside rice or your favorite side.
Notes
- You can use chicken breasts instead of thighs, but thighs remain juicier and more flavorful.
- Adjust the honey quantity to make the sauce sweeter or less sweet according to your preference.
- To make the sauce thicker, increase cornstarch slightly but add gradually to avoid clumping.
- Use fresh pomegranate juice for the best taste, but bottled juice works as well.
- Serve with jasmine rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keywords: Sticky Pomegranate Chicken, chicken thighs recipe, pomegranate sauce, sweet and tangy chicken, easy dinner recipe, stovetop chicken
