Exotic Pomegranate Chicken Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Additional: 12hrs

Total: 12hrs55 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Exotic Pomegranate Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons ground cumin

3 tablespoons ground coriander

1 tablespoon herbes de Provence

1 tablespoon ground black pepper

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

2 cloves garlic

minced

12 chicken drumsticks

1 (16 fl oz) bottle pomegranate juice

1 ½ teaspoons salt

2 tablespoons olive oil

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Mix the cumin coriander herbes de Provence black pepper cinnamon and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl. Place the chicken and garlic in a bowl; sprinkle about 2/3 of the spice mixture over the chicken and toss to coat. Transfer the chicken to a resealable plastic bag. Pour in the pomegranate juice. Seal and refrigerate at least 12 hours. Remove the chicken from the bag reserving the marinade.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 3

Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Season with the remaining spice mixture and salt. Coat with olive oil then arrange the chicken in a large baking dish in one layer.

Step 4

Bake the drumsticks until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear 45 to 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 5

While the chicken is baking bring the reserved marinade to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue simmering until reduced by 2/3. Stir often. Pour over chicken before serving.

Nutritional Information

Exotic Pomegranate Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 428.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 39.2g 79%

Carbohydrates: 18g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 11.4g

Fat: 21.5g 33%

Saturated Fat: 5g 25%

Cholesterol: 128mg 43%

Vitamin A Iu: 310.6IU 6%

Niacin Equivalents: 15.8mg 121%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 32%

Vitamin C: 1.1mg 2%

Folate: 12.1mcg 3%

Calcium: 81.7mg 8%

Iron: 4.4mg 25%

Magnesium: 46.6mg 17%

Potassium: 402.7mg 11%

Sodium: 717.8mg 29%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 193.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.