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Pomegranate-Glazed Chicken in a white baking dish

Pomegranate-Glazed Chicken

Author Rachel
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Yield 3 servings
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Description

*Double or triple this recipe to please a crowd*
Pomegranate-Glazed Chicken may become your favorite chicken recipe with fantastic flavors and a touch of sweetness. 
Kosher, meat

Equipment

  • Parchment paper
  • Chef knife
  • 2 quart glass baking dish
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients

For the Marinade:

  • ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil plus a little more for greasing the pan
  • 2 Tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons (30ml) lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons (30ml) pomegranate molasses or honey, date honey, or real maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

For the dish:

  • 5-6 drumsticks with skin on pat dry with paper towels
  • 2 large sweet potatoes peeled and cut into even medium-sized cubes or wedges.
  • 1 head of garlic cloves separated and peeled
  • 1 cup pitted dried prunes
  • 1 large onion peeled and cut into large wedges

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C.

Make the Marinade:

  • In a bowl, mix olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the chicken drumsticks to the bowl and coat them thoroughly with the marinade.

Arrange in the Baking Dish:

  • Grease a baking dish with olive oil or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  • Place the sweet potatoes, garlic, prunes, and onion in the prepared baking dish.
  • Place the chicken and pour the marinade all over the dish, making sure to coat everything.

Bake:

  • Cover the baking dish with foil and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the baking dish from the oven.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 400°F/200°C.
  • Remove the foil and turn the drumsticks and vegetables over. Return the baking dish to the oven and continue baking for an additional 45-50* minutes, or until the drumsticks are cooked through, and the skin is crispy and golden brown.
  • *Turn Over Again: After the additional 15 minutes, take the baking dish out of the oven once more. Turn the drumsticks over once again to ensure even crisping on all sides.

Rest and Serve:

  • Once the chicken is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, making the chicken even more flavorful and tender.