Pomegranate Balsamic Chicken
- 1/4 cups Pomegranate Molasses
- 1/4 cups Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Honey
- 1 Tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
- 4 whole Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Thighs (about 1 1/2 Lbs)
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Plus More For Coating Chicken
- 2 Tablespoons Pomegranate Seeds, For Garnish
- 2 Tablespoons Small Mint Leaves, For Garnish
- In a small bowl, whisk together molasses, vinegar, honey and sugar; season with salt and pepper.
- Coat chicken in marinade; marinate at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or up to overnight in the fridge.
- Remove chicken from marinade; reserve for later use.
- Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Allow chicken to come to room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
- In the meantime, transfer reserved marinade to a small sauce pan.
- Bring to a boil, reduce to a rapid simmer and cook until thickened and syrupy, about 10-12 minutes.
- Taste for seasoning and keep warm.
- While marinade reduces, preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place chicken on a sheet tray and lightly coat in oil.
- Bake in the center rack of the oven for 10 minutes; brush with glaze.
- Continue to cook another 5 minutes; brush with another layer of glaze.
- Cook 5-10 more minutes or until chicken registers 165 degrees F. Brush with any remaining glaze, if desired.
- Rest 5-8 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds and mint leaves.
- Enjoy.
pomegranate molasses, balsamic vinegar, honey, light brown sugar, chicken, olive oil, pomegranate seeds, mint leaves
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/pomegranate-balsamic-chicken/ (may not work)