Spice-rubbed Chicken With Pomegranate Salad
This flavorful turmeric-spiced and tangy pomegranate chicken recipe is sure to impress with its vibrant colors and juicy citrus salad. The warm spices blend perfectly with the tender chicken, while the refreshing combination of pomegranate, oranges, and mint provides a delightful contrast. Enjoy this dish as a delightful and exotic addition to your dinner table.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 skinless chicken leg joints, cut into drumsticks and thighs
- 2½ tsp turmeric
- 2½ tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- 2½ tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp white wine vinegar
- seeds from 1 pomegranate
- 3 oranges , segmented
- juice ½ lime , plus extra wedges to serve
- 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- small handful mint leaves, torn
Instructions
- Score the chicken with a sharp knife, about 2-3 cuts in each piece. Mix the spices with a little salt, the olive oil and vinegar in a small bowl. Using gloves (turmeric stains your fingers), rub this spice mixture over the chicken pieces and transfer to a roasting tin. Leave to marinate for at least 20 mins, or overnight in the fridge if you’re preparing ahead.
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cover the chicken with foil and bake for 30 mins. Remove the foil and continue cooking in the oven for another 10 mins until tender. Baste with tin juices and rest for 5 mins before serving.
- Meanwhile, make the salad. Mix the pomegranate seeds with the orange segments, mix the lime juice with the pomegranate molasses, then drizzle over. Scatter with torn mint leaves and serve alongside the chicken.
Cook Time
40M
Prep Time
PT20M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 294 calories
- Fat Content: 7 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 29 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 24 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 5 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 30 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.33 milligram of sodium
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