Description
A flavorful Persian dish featuring chicken marinated with saffron and pomegranate, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
- 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Rub this spice mixture all over the chicken thighs.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and sear for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip the chicken and sear the other side for an additional 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the saffron threads and pomegranate molasses, stirring to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, skin side up, and spoon some of the sauce over the top.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and chopped parsley.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, marinate the chicken in the spice mixture for a few hours or overnight before cooking.
- Serve this dish over a bed of fluffy basmati rice or with warm pita bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Persian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg