Best 10 Chicken Wpomegranate Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our diverse collection of chicken with pomegranate sauce recipes, offering a tantalizing blend of flavors for every palate. From the classic Persian dish adorned with aromatic spices to a delightful Moroccan tagine brimming with tender chicken and sweet-tart pomegranate molasses, our recipes promise an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Explore the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine with a refreshing Greek salad featuring succulent chicken, juicy pomegranate arils, and tangy feta cheese, or embark on an Indian adventure with a rich and creamy chicken korma enveloped in a luscious pomegranate sauce.

Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure effortless preparation, allowing you to create restaurant-quality dishes in the comfort of your own kitchen. Whether you seek a quick and easy weeknight meal or an impressive centerpiece for your next dinner party, our chicken with pomegranate sauce recipes are guaranteed to satisfy. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the perfect recipe to tantalize your taste buds and leave your guests craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THYME-INFUSED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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Looking for a hearty dinner? Enjoy this herbed chicken served with pomegranate sauce - a delightful meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 quarts (8 cups) cold water
1/2 cup salt (preferably non-iodized)
5 black peppercorns
4 cloves garlic, smashed
3 fresh thyme sprigs
4 bone-in skin-on chicken breasts (about 3 lb)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 fresh thyme sprig
1/2 cup pomegranate juice or cranberry juice
2 teaspoons packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix cold water, salt, peppercorns, smashed garlic and 3 thyme sprigs until salt is dissolved. Add chicken and stir well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes but no more than 3 hours.
  • Remove chicken from brine and pat dry with paper towels.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot. Add chicken, skin sides down, and cook 5 minutes or until golden brown. Use long-handled tongs to turn chicken and cook 5 minutes longer or until golden. Reduce heat to low.
  • Simmer uncovered about 20 minutes, without turning, until juice of chicken is no longer pink when thickest part is cut to bone (170°F). Remove chicken from skillet and place on plate, reserving drippings in skillet. Cover tightly with foil; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix butter and flour with your fingers or a spoon. Knead mixture until it is a smooth paste; set aside.
  • Pour out all but 1 tablespoon drippings from skillet. Place skillet over medium heat and stir in onion. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until soft. Add finely chopped garlic and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute longer.
  • Add wine and increase heat to high. Heat to boiling, scraping any browned bits off bottom of skillet. Boil wine 5 minutes or until reduced to about 2 tablespoons.
  • Add broth and 1 thyme sprig to skillet. Boil 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until reduced by half. Add pomegranate juice and brown sugar. Heat to boiling, stirring pomegranate mixture with wire whisk.
  • Pinch off about half of the butter-flour paste. Drop this into boiling sauce and quickly beat in with wire whisk. Repeat with remaining paste, stirring constantly. Heat sauce to boiling and boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Serve sauce with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 51 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 3840 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1/2 g

POMEGRANATE SKILLET CHICKEN



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A sweet and tart pomegranate chicken that easily comes together in ONE single pan with minimal ingredients! This succulently tender and juicy chicken is just as perfect for entertaining as it is for a quick weeknight meal!

Provided by Daniela Gerson

Categories     Dinner     Entree     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 bone-in chicken thighs (or breasts if you prefer )
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup pomegranate molasses
1/3 cup pomegranate juice
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 lemon (juiced)
4 cloves garlic (finely grated )
handful pomegranate seeds
handful parsley
kosher salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 400.
  • Pat chicken dry with a paper towel, season with salt and let sit while you make the marinade (up to 30 min is ideal).
  • Whisk together olive oil, pomegranate molasses, pomegranate juice, honey, balsamic, lemon and garlic. Pour marinade over chicken, either in a bowl, glass Tupperware, or resealable plastic bag. Spread the marinade around so all the chicken is evenly coated and let sit at least 30min and up to over night in the fridge.
  • To cook, place chicken skin side up in a roasting dish, then pour the marinade over the meat. The marinade should generously cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Cook until the chicken is tender at the bone and a meat or instant read thermometer reaches 165 when inserted inserted in the thickest part (about 25 minutes for breasts and 45 for thighs. If using both light and dark meat, remove the breasts while the thighs keep cooking then return the breasts to the pan in the oven once the thighs are done.
  • Crank the oven to 450 and let the sauce reduce and the skin get dark brown and crispy, about 12 min longer. Brush the chicken with the marinade from the pan every 3-4 minutes to glaze them.
  • Serve warm and garnish with pomegranate seeds and chopped parsley.
  • Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.

CAPRESE CHICKEN WITH POMEGRANATE GLAZE



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups pomegranate juice
2 boneless, skin-on chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 heirloom tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch-thick
8 ounces fresh buffalo mozzarella, sliced 1/4-inch-thick
1/4 cup crushed pistachios
Fresh basil leaves (baby leaves work best), for garnish
Smoked sea salt, for finishing

Steps:

  • Bring pomegranate juice to a simmer in a small pot over low heat, then let cook until very syrupy, thick and reduced to about 1/2 cup, 30 to 40 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle chicken breasts liberally with kosher salt and pepper on both sides. Add oil to a medium ovenproof skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet skin-side down and cook until the skin is nice and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook for another 2 minutes. Transfer skillet to the oven and roast until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, 10 to 12 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes.
  • Slice the cooked chicken breast 1/4-inch-thick. Layer tomatoes, chicken and mozzarella in an elegant row on a long platter. Drizzle with pomegranate reduction, sprinkle with crushed pistachios, scatter basil leaves around and sprinkle with some smoked sea salt.

POMEGRANATE CHICKEN



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Basting a chicken with a sweet pomegranate reduction makes a lovely dish for Seder.

Provided by SandyG

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups pomegranate juice
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 lime
1 (4 pound) whole chicken
½ small onion
1 ¼ teaspoons salt, divided
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon dried rosemary

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Stir pomegranate juice, brown sugar, vinegar, and garlic together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is reduced to 3/4 cup, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and discard garlic, then stir in lime juice and let cool 5 minutes. Set aside 6 tablespoons pomegranate syrup.
  • Poke several holes in lime with a fork and insert into chicken cavity along with onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, bay leaf, pepper, and rosemary. Tie legs together with kitchen string, sprinkle skin with remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt, then transfer chicken, breast side up, to a roasting pan.
  • Roast chicken, basting with pomegranate syrup every 20 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest parts of all pieces registers 165 degrees F, about 1 hour total. Let chicken rest 10 minutes before carving. Serve drizzled with reserved pomegranate syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 191.4 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 64.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 928.3 mg, Sugar 30.9 g

GEORGIAN CHICKEN IN POMEGRANATE AND TAMARIND SAUCE



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This dish, adapted from "The Essential Book of Jewish Festival Cooking," brings an unusual sweet flavor to the Rosh Hashana table. Tamarind paste and pomegranate seeds are readily available at larger supermarkets, and always online.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 medium yellow onions, diced
4 medium red onions, diced
2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
10 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon hot paprika or cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons tamarind paste (see note), diluted in 3 tablespoons water
1/2 cup pomegranate paste (see note) diluted in 1/2 cup water, or 1 cup pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon salt
10 skinless chicken thighs
10 skinless chicken legs
Seeds from pomegranate, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or in a pot with a tight-fitting lid, mix the onions, 1 1/2 cups cilantro, the garlic and the spices. Blend in the diluted tamarind paste, the diluted pomegranate paste, the ketchup and the salt.
  • Add chicken thighs and legs to pot, and submerge in sauce. Cover, and cook on medium-high heat for 10 minutes, then lower heat, and cook for 1 hour. Uncover, adjust seasonings to taste, and continue cooking for 20 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken and sauce to a serving platter, and garnish with remaining cilantro. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over platter, and serve hot.

CHICKEN WITH POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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Make and share this Chicken With Pomegranate Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by threeovens

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups rice
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into quarters (about 5)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large onion, halved and sliced
1 garlic clove, smashed
3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups cranberry-pomegranate juice
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, simmer the rice in 2 1/4 cups water, covered, until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
  • Add chicken to skillet and cook until well browned on both sides, about 7 minutes; remove chicken and set aside.
  • Add onion, garlic and walnuts to skillet and cook, stirring often, until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in cinnamon, being sure to scrape any brown bits that may accumulated on the bottom of the skillet.
  • Return chicken and any accumulated juice to pan and pour in cranberry-pomegranate juice and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 3 or 4 minutes; remove
  • chicken to a serving platter.
  • Continute to cook the sauce until it has thickened slightly, about 3 minutes; stir in parsley and pour over chicken.
  • Serve with cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 769.4, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 101.7, Carbohydrate 85, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2.2, Protein 32.6

CHICKEN W/POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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this is from an old cookbook of mine called international cooking for the jewish home, so this is kosher as well as delicious! this can be made with a whole duck, quartered, just increase the original cooking time to 1 1/2 hrs. enjoy all you pomegranate lovers!

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 cup sliced onion
1 1/2 cups walnuts, ground in a processor
4 cups chicken broth
1 pomegranate, seeded
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar, to taste
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • heat oil in skillet, brown chicken breasts on both sides, remove and set aside add tumeric and onions to skillet, and most of walnuts (reserve 2 tbsp for garnish).
  • cook until light brown.
  • transfer onion walnut mixture to a 6 quart pot.
  • add broth, bring to boil, lower to simmer and cook for 15 minutes add chicken, cover, simmer for 45 minutes.
  • meanwhile, cut pomegranate in quarters and remove seeds.
  • add to the chicken along with lemon juice and sugar cover and cook for 30 minutes more.
  • season with salt& pepper serve with rice and garnish with extra ground walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 606.3, Fat 43.7, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 46.4, Sodium 812.4, Carbohydrate 31.6, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 22.8, Protein 27.5

POMEGRANATE CHICKEN WITH ALMOND COUSCOUS



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Jazz up chicken breasts in this fruity, sweetly spiced sauce with pomegranate seeds, toasted almonds and tagine paste

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp vegetable oil
200g couscous
1 chicken stock cube
1 large red onion, halved and thinly sliced
600g chicken mini fillets
4 tbsp tagine spice paste or 2 tbsp harissa
190ml bottle pomegranate juice (not sweetened; we used Pom Wonderful)
100g pack pomegranate seeds
100g pack toasted flaked almond
small pack mint, chopped

Steps:

  • Boil the kettle and heat the oil in a large frying pan. Put the couscous in a bowl with some seasoning and crumble in half the stock cube. Add the onion to the pan and fry for a few mins to soften. Pour boiling water over the couscous to just cover, then cover the bowl with a tea towel and set aside.
  • Push the onion to one side of the pan, add the chicken fillets and brown on all sides. Stir in the tagine paste or harissa and the pomegranate juice, then crumble in the rest of the stock cube and season well. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 mins until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through. Stir through the pomegranate seeds, saving a few to scatter over before serving.
  • After 5 mins, fluff up the couscous with a fork and stir through the almonds and mint. Serve the chicken on the couscous with the sauce spooned over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 50 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 50 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

KHORESHT FESENJAAN (CHICKEN WITH POMEGRANATE SAUCE)



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This is a well-known Persian dish of chicken with a pomegranate and walnut sauce. Khoresht Fesenjan should be served with white rice.

Provided by PFEIFFER

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 3h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup vegetable oil
4 medium red onions, thinly sliced
3 pounds bone-in chicken pieces
2 cups hot water or as needed
2 ½ cups pomegranate juice
4 cups chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons freshly ground cardamom
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 medium butternut squash, seeded and cubed
¼ teaspoon saffron powder
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in sliced onions; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking and stirring until the onion is very tender and dark brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.
  • Raise heat to medium-high. Add chicken pieces, and fry until lightly browned on the outside. Pour in the water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes, adding more water if necessary to keep the mixture from drying out.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (65 degrees C).
  • Combine the walnuts and pomegranate juice in the container of a blender or food processor. Process into liquid. (This can be done in small batches if necessary.) Add walnut-pomegranate mixture to the simmering chicken. Season with cardamom, cinnamon, saffron powder, and salt. Stir in the cubed squash. Transfer the entire mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake, loosely covered, for 2 1/2 hours in the preheated oven. Serve with white rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 742.5 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 85.1 mg, Fat 51.8 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 281.1 mg, Sugar 28.8 g

WALNUT CHICKEN WITH POMEGRANATE SAUCE



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Categories     Chicken     Nut     Sauté     Walnut     Winter     Pomegranate     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup all purpose flour
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 egg, beaten to blend
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
1/2 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup pure pomegranate juice
1 1/2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons chopped chives or green onion

Steps:

  • Finely chop walnuts with flour in processor. Transfer to plate. Pound chicken between sheets of waxed paper to 1/4-inch thickness. Dip chicken into beaten egg, then into walnut mixture to coat. Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to plate; tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Boil wine and shallots in heavy small saucepan until most of wine has evaporated, about 2 minutes. Add broth, pomegranate juice, pomegranate molasses and honey. Boil until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Whisk in remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with chives and serve.

Tips:

  • To save time, use store-bought pomegranate juice instead of extracting it from fresh pomegranates.
  • If you don't have pomegranate molasses, you can substitute it with a mixture of honey and lemon juice.
  • To make a vegetarian version of this dish, replace the chicken with tofu or chickpeas.
  • Serve this dish over rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain.
  • Garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds, chopped parsley, or cilantro for extra flavor and color.

Conclusion:

This chicken with pomegranate sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The sweet and tangy sauce is a great way to add flavor to chicken, and it can also be used to marinate or baste other meats. Whether you serve it over rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain, this dish is sure to be a hit.

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