Tender chicken pieces perfectly coated with a glossy citrus glaze, topped with vivid red pomegranate seeds served on a bed of fragrant rice and fresh herbs.

Citrus Glazed Chicken with Pomegranate Seeds

Name: Citrus Glazed Chicken with Pomegranate Seeds
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 4; fresh orange juice, 1/4 cup; pomegranate molasses, 1/4 cup; honey, 2 tablespoons; soy sauce, 1 tablespoon; garlic cloves, 2 minced; ginger, 1 teaspoon grated; vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons; pomegranate seeds, 1/4 cup; Cooked rice,; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

Category Quick and Easy

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style American

Technique Searing

Diet Friendly Paleo

Daily Recipe: February 20, 2023

This recipe is inspired by the fresh and seasonal produce of New York in winter. It features a quick and easy one-pan chicken dish with a fruity twist. The chicken is seared with a tangy citrus glaze that perfectly balances the sweetness of pomegranate seeds. This is an easy go-to recipe for a family of four that can quickly come together on a busy weeknight while showcasing the flavors of New York in winter.

Ingredients (for 4)

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts - 4
Fresh orange juice - 1/4 cup
Pomegranate molasses - 1/4 cup
Honey - 2 tablespoons
Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
Ginger - 1 teaspoon - grated
Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
Pomegranate seeds - 1/4 cup
Cooked rice -
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥👨‍🍳

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 2 - 🧂🍗👌

Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
Step 3 - 🍊🍯🧂🧅🧄🥢

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, pomegranate molasses, honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger.
Step 4 - 🍳🍗🕒🔥

Heat vegetable oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
Step 5 - 🍊🧈🍗🌰

Pour the citrus glaze over the chicken and arrange the pomegranate seeds around the chicken.
Step 6 - 🍗👨‍🍳👨‍🍳👨‍🍳

Bake the chicken in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
Step 7 - 🍚🥢🌿🍽️

Serve the chicken over cooked rice and garnish with green onions or fresh herbs.

Additional

For a different twist, try substituting pomegranate seeds with dried cherries or cranberries. For an extra level of flavor, you can marinate the chicken in the glaze mixture for an hour before cooking. Kids can help sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the chicken and garnish it with fresh herbs.