Blushing Pomegranate Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
15%
Blushing Pomegranate Chicken
175 min.
8
485kcal

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Looking for a delicious and healthy way to enjoy chicken? Look no further than this stunning Blushing Pomegranate Chicken recipe! This gluten-free and dairy-free dish is the perfect main course for your next dinner party or family gathering. With a beautiful blend of sweet and tangy flavors, this recipe is sure to impress even the most discerning palates.

The star of this dish is, of course, the pomegranate. Not only does it add a stunning visual element to the dish, but its tart and sweet flavor also complements the savory chicken and sweet potatoes perfectly. And don't forget about the chicken itself – cooked to juicy perfection and infused with a mouthwatering marinade, it's the ultimate comfort food.

Best of all, this recipe is incredibly easy to make. Simply marinate the chicken and sweet potatoes, pop them in the oven, and let the flavors meld together. In just over 2 hours, you'll have a complete meal that's ready to serve. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just looking for a new favorite recipe to enjoy at home, Blushing Pomegranate Chicken is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoon brown sugar 
  • tablespoon brown sugar 
  • 3.5 pounds chicken pieces bone-in
  • cloves garlic crushed
  • bunch spring onion sliced
  • teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.3 cup olive oil 
  • cup pomegranate juice 
  • 0.3 cup pomegranate seeds 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup sherry vinegar 
  • pounds sweet potatoes and into peeled quartered

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Arrange sweet potatoes and chicken pieces in a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a small bowl, mix together pomegranate juice, sherry vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and salt and pepper.
  2. Pour over chicken and sweet potatoes. Cover, and marinate for 1 to 2 hours, turning once.
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. Bake, uncovered, in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until chicken and sweet potatoes are cooked through. Baste with cooking juices several times while cooking.
  5. Sprinkle with green onion and pomegranate seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories485kcal
Protein22.59%
Fat51.03%
Carbs26.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.38
Glycemic Load
11.96
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
20.346086885618%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.75mg
Delphinidin
0.25mg
Pelargonidin
0.03mg
Catechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.7mg
Gallocatechin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:485.39kcal
24.27%
Fat:27.31g
42.01%
Saturated Fat:6.81g
42.55%
Carbohydrates:31.75g
10.58%
Net Carbohydrates:27.95g
10.16%
Sugar:12.37g
13.74%
Cholesterol:101.21mg
33.74%
Sodium:452.86mg
19.69%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.2g
54.4%
Vitamin A:16307.17IU
326.14%
Vitamin B3:9.95mg
49.76%
Vitamin B6:0.75mg
37.45%
Selenium:20.64µg
29.49%
Phosphorus:261.57mg
26.16%
Manganese:0.48mg
24.05%
Vitamin B5:2.26mg
22.6%
Potassium:741.35mg
21.18%
Vitamin K:18.55µg
17.66%
Fiber:3.8g
15.19%
Magnesium:60.33mg
15.08%
Zinc:2.2mg
14.64%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.3%
Copper:0.26mg
13.1%
Vitamin E:1.84mg
12.26%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.16%
Iron:2.17mg
12.07%
Folate:32.03µg
8.01%
Vitamin C:6.51mg
7.89%
Vitamin B12:0.42µg
6.97%
Calcium:61.42mg
6.14%
Vitamin D:0.27µg
1.8%
Source:Allrecipes