ROAST CHICKEN WITH POMEGRANATE GLAZE AND FRESH MINT
Provided by Barbara Kafka
Categories dinner, project, main course
Time 1h10m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place rack on second level from bottom of oven. Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Remove leaves from half the mint, reserving stems. Stack the leaves, roll and cut them across into thin strips, and set aside.
- Place the chicken, breast-side up, in a 12-by-8-by-1 1/2-inch heavy roasting pan. Sprinkle chicken cavity with some of the salt and pepper, and stuff it with garlic, 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds, the reserved mint stems and the remaining half bunch of mint with leaves attached. Pour 1/4 cup pomegranate juice over chicken. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt.
- Place chicken in oven, legs first. Roast for 50 minutes. Move chicken once after the first 10 minutes with wooden spatula to keep it from sticking. The chicken should not burn. (If chicken smells as if it is burning, reduce heat to 400 degrees, and open oven door for a minute to lower the temperature quickly. Continue roasting at lower temperature.)
- The chicken will be a beautiful mahogany brown. Tilt chicken over pan to drain juices, and then remove chicken to a platter.
- Tilt roasting pan, and spoon out fat, leaving any juices. Place pan over medium-high heat. Pour in chicken stock and remaining 1/4 cup pomegranate juice. Bring liquid to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan with a wooden spoon. Stir in remaining mint leaves. Lower heat, and simmer for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add any juices that have collected on the platter. Simmer for 30 seconds.
- Pour about half the pan juices over the bird, taking care that the platter does not overflow. Top with a few remaining seeds. Combine the rest of the juices into a sauce boat with remaining seeds, and serve with chicken.
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William Cooper
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the glaze was sweet and tangy. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.
Alaa Bahari
[email protected]This chicken is so delicious! The glaze is perfect and the chicken is so moist and flavorful. I served it with roasted potatoes and vegetables and it was a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Md mizanur Rohman Mizan
[email protected]I made this chicken for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavor of the chicken and the glaze. It was so easy to make and it looked so impressive. I will definitely be making this again.
Akrem Bojghi
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the glaze was amazing. I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Brooklynn Beaulieu
[email protected]This chicken is so good! The glaze is perfect and the chicken is so moist and tender. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a delicious and satisfying meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Stephen Maxwell
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely delivered. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was out of this world. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a complete meal. I will defin
Allawdeen Niazi
[email protected]I made this chicken for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and the glaze. It was so easy to make and it looked so impressive. I will definitely be making this again.
Anabella Hernandez
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the glaze was amazing. The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again
Addicted Boy
[email protected]This chicken was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The glaze was delicious and the chicken was so moist and tender. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.
Jivan Jivan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the glaze was amazing. I served it with roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and satisfying meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Maafia Balqees
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the glaze was sweet and tangy. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family. I will definitely be making this again.
Solar Eclipse
[email protected]The chicken was amazing! The glaze was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a delicious and satisfying meal. I will definitely be making this again.
Andrei Nitisor
[email protected]This chicken is so delicious! The glaze is perfect and the chicken is so moist and flavorful. I served it with roasted potatoes and vegetables and it was a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again.
MH Designs
[email protected]I made this chicken for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavor of the chicken and the glaze. It was so easy to make and it looked so impressive. I will definitely be making this again.
Peter Okorie
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the glaze was amazing. I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a complete meal. I will definitely be making this again
mostafa taky
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the pomegranate glaze, but I'm so glad I tried it! It was absolutely delicious. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the glaze added a wonderful sweetness and tanginess. I will definitely be making this again.
Mohamed Chahine
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The glaze was easy to make and added a wonderful flavor to the chicken. The mint added a nice freshness to the dish. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it w
iwuji best
[email protected]This roast chicken with pomegranate glaze and fresh mint was an absolute delight! The glaze was sweet and tangy, with a hint of mint that perfectly complemented the savory chicken. The chicken itself was juicy and tender, and the skin was crispy and