SPICED CHICKEN WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH, POMEGRANATE, AND PISTACHIOS

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Spice-rubbed chicken legs get roasted alongside spaghetti squash and onion for an easy sheet-pan dinner that's bursting with bright, comforting flavors.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Chicken     Pomegranate     Healthy     Dinner     Spice     Winter     Fall     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Sheet-Pan Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium spaghetti squash (2-2 1/2 pounds), halved lengthwise, seeded
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 medium red onion, peeled, quartered
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice, divided
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, divided
4 chicken legs (thigh and drumstick)
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (see cooks' note)
1/2 cup roasted salted pistachios, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup coarsely chopped dill, plus more for serving
1/4 cup coarsely chopped mint, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Sprinkle each half of squash with 1/4 tsp. salt, then place facedown on prepared baking sheet along with onion quarters.
  • Combine turmeric, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. allspice, and 1/8 tsp. cayenne in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Arrange chicken skin side up alongside squash and onions on baking sheet. Brush tops of chicken with 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Bake until interior of squash and onions are fork-tender, chicken skin is crispy, and an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165°F, 35-45 minutes; if chicken is done before squash, remove from oven and let rest until squash is finished cooking.
  • Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, and remaining 3 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. allspice, and 1/8 tsp. cayenne in a large bowl.
  • Finely chop onion quarters and transfer to bowl with dressing. Using a fork, scrape squash crosswise to pull strands from shells into bowl with dressing; discard shells. Add pistachios, pomegranate seeds, dill, and mint and toss to coat.
  • Divide chicken among plates, top with dill and mint, and serve alongside squash mixture.

Shamsul Haq
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the spaghetti squash was a great way to get some extra vegetables in.


Jason Weaver
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This dish was delicious!


Fahad uddin
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I loved this dish!


Dull Potato
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This was a great dish!


frizzy frog
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family.


killer99
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spaghetti squash was a great substitute for pasta.


elton lluko
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I loved this dish! The chicken was so flavorful and the spaghetti squash was a great way to get some extra vegetables in.


Ashraful Haque
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This was a great dish! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spaghetti squash was a great substitute for pasta.


AL-IMAM ABDULHAFEES ADEREMI ABDULLATEEF
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the spaghetti squash was a great way to get some extra vegetables in.


pippster gay
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This dish was delicious!


Kaiden Duff
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I loved this dish!


Leon Beck
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This was a great dish!


Cabdulaahi Mukhtaar
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family.


Ariannah Mccarthy
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spaghetti squash was a great substitute for pasta. The pomegranate and pistachios added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


arentas lukosevicius
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I loved this dish! The chicken was so flavorful and the spaghetti squash was a great way to get some extra vegetables in. The pomegranate and pistachios added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


BRAVADO TV
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This was a great dish! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spaghetti squash was a great substitute for pasta. The pomegranate and pistachios added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Lashamba Lyttle
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the spaghetti squash was a great way to get some extra vegetables in. The pomegranate and pistachios added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


Mhiz Sheila
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the spaghetti squash was a great substitute for pasta. The pomegranate and pistachios added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this again.