Pomegranate Chicken

This Pomegranate Chicken is sweet, sticky, tangy and loaded with so much flavour. Plus, it couldn't be easier to make. Chris x
Pomegranate Chicken | Serves 4
FULL RECIPE POST: www.dontgobaco...
INGREDIENTS
Chicken:
1lb / 500g Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh, diced into large bite sized pieces (see notes)
1/3 cup / 50g Plain Flour
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp EACH: Paprika, Cinnamon, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper
1 tbsp EACH: Butter, Olive Oil
Pomegranate Sauce:
1 cup / 240ml Pomegranate Juice (see notes)
1/3 cup / 90g Honey
1/3 cup Pomegranate Seeds (Arils)
1 tbsp Tomato Paste (Tomato Puree in UK)
2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar
2 tsp Cornstarch/Cornflour
1/2 tsp finely diced Ginger
1 large Shallot, very finely diced
1 clove of Garlic, finely diced
Fresh Parsley, to serve
METHOD
Prep Chicken: In a medium sized mixing bowl combine flour, paprika, cinnamon, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Add in diced chicken and mix to fully coat.
Cook Chicken: Add 1 tbsp butter and olive oil to a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, stir it to combine with the oil then add in and space out the chicken. Leave to fry until crispy and deep golden on one side, then flip the pieces and cook the other side until crisp/lightly charred, with the centre piping hot. Remove from pan and turn heat down to medium.
Sauce: Melt in 1/2 tbsp butter then add in shallots, garlic and ginger. Fry until soft and just beginning to brown, then stir in tomato paste and fry for another 1-2mins. Pour in pomegranate juice, balsamic vinegar and honey. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
Thicken: In a small pot to one side combine 2 tsp cornstarch with 2 tsp cold water. Pour into the sauce and immediately whisk to combine. Keep on a gentle simmer for 5 or so mins, stirring somewhat frequently until the sauce begins to thicken. Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
Serve: Stir in chicken and pomegranate seeds, then stir to fully coat. Serve with finely diced fresh parsley and enjoy!
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[@OrlindeEarfalas]

Oh, that's really really tempting 👀 Sweet/salty is such a good combo with chicken! I need to try this asap

[@atchikels]

I tried this recipe last night and oh my! It was so good and taste very healthy! Must try!♥️♥️♥️ thank you for sharing this recipe!

[@ananthrajendran1502]

Thank you so much for the recipe and the English ingredients and English directions

[@mrawesome3842]

honestly looks really good

[@conradritchie2236]

What did you serve that with, couscous?

[@DontGoBaconMyHeart]

Correct!

[@FogosExanimus]

Does this have pomegranate?

[@Arekku]

NO POMEGRANATES