POMEGRANATE-GLAZED CHICKEN WITH BUTTERY PINE NUTS

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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

4 garlic cloves, finely grated
1/4 cup plain whole-milk yogurt (not Greek)
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses
4 tablespoons honey, divided
2 tablespoons Diamond Crystal or 3 1/2 teaspoons Morton kosher salt, plus more
1 3 1/2-4-pounds chicken, backbone removed, halved
Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup pine nuts or blanched slivered almonds
1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice, room temperature
1 lime, halved

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.

Alex Martinez
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I 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
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Not a fan of the glaze.


Jordan Harvey
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This 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.


Music by ET
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The chicken was a little dry, but the glaze was delicious.


Brandon Scheepers
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I'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
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Meh.


Makail Rashid
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This 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
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I 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
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Not a fan of the glaze.


Hi_Hello
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This 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
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The chicken was a little dry, but the glaze was amazing.


Agbofan Kefas
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I 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
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This 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.