The yogurt in the marinade, along with the honey and pomegranate molasses in the glaze, will give the chicken lots of color. Go with it. The very dark charred parts are extra tasty.
Provided by Andy Baraghani
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Chicken Yogurt Roast Bake Pomegranate Juice Honey Garlic Pine Nut
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine garlic, yogurt, 1/3 cup pomegranate molasses, 2 Tbsp. honey, and 2 Tbsp. Diamond Crystal or 3 1/2 tsp. Morton kosher salt in a large resealable plastic bag. Place chicken in bag and seal, pressing out any air; turn to coat. Chill, turning occasionally, at least 12 hours and up to 2 days.
- Let chicken sit at room temperature 1 hour before cooking.
- Place a rack in top position of oven; preheat to 450°F. Stir remaining 2 Tbsp. pomegranate molasses and remaining 2 Tbsp. honey in a small bowl.
- Drizzle enough oil to barely coat the bottom of a large heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, that can hold both chicken halves (or you can roast chicken on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet). Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip back into bag, and place in skillet, skin side up. Pat chicken dry with paper towels; season lightly with salt. Brush or spoon pomegranate molasses mixture evenly over skin.
- Roast chicken until skin is lacquered and deep mahogany over most of surface and juices run clear when thigh meat is pierced with a knife, 25-30 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Cook pine nuts, tossing often, until golden and mixture smells nutty (don't let the butter burn), about 3 minutes. Scrape buttery pine nuts into a small bowl and season with salt.
- Pour pomegranate juice into a large bowl or shallow platter and squeeze in lime. Season with a large pinch of salt and stir to dissolve. Add chicken to bowl (or divide between 2 shallow bowls) and spoon buttery pine nuts over to serve.
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Alex Martinez
martinez48@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out perfectly cooked. The glaze was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good dish.
FOXY 212
212.f90@yahoo.comNot a fan of the glaze.
Jordan Harvey
jordanh@hotmail.frThis dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in the time specified. The glaze was delicious and I loved the addition of the pine nuts. I will definitely be making this again.
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et.m@hotmail.frThe chicken was a little dry, but the glaze was delicious.
Brandon Scheepers
bs52@hotmail.comI've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Anika Naz
naz.anika@aol.comMeh.
Makail Rashid
mr57@yahoo.comThis is my new favorite chicken recipe! The glaze is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Neo Welkom
w.neo36@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out perfectly cooked. The glaze was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good dish.
Jo y
y-jo44@hotmail.comNot a fan of the glaze.
Hi_Hello
hi_hello82@hotmail.frThis dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in the time specified. The glaze was delicious and I loved the addition of the pine nuts. I will definitely be making this again.
Romjan Nusrat
romjannusrat95@yahoo.comThe chicken was a little dry, but the glaze was amazing.
Agbofan Kefas
a_k16@yahoo.comI made this dish last night and it was a big success! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again.
USR gamer
usr_g56@gmail.comThis pomegranate glazed chicken is absolutely delicious! The glaze is sweet and tangy, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family.