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Spiced Pomegranate Molasses Chicken Thighs

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Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:4

Active Time:25 mins

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:4

Servings:

4

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1lemon1 ½poundsfingerling potatoes, halved4tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided¾teaspoonsalt, divided¾teaspoonground pepper, divided1 ½tablespoonshoney1tablespoonpomegranate molasses (see Tip)1teaspoongaram masala2 ¼poundsbone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed4cupschopped spinach⅓cupchopped toasted walnuts⅓cupcrumbled feta cheesePomegranate arils for garnish

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Ingredients

1lemon

1 ½poundsfingerling potatoes, halved

4tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided

¾teaspoonsalt, divided

¾teaspoonground pepper, divided

1 ½tablespoonshoney

1tablespoonpomegranate molasses (see Tip)

1teaspoongaram masala

2 ¼poundsbone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, trimmed

4cupschopped spinach

⅓cupchopped toasted walnuts

⅓cupcrumbled feta cheese

Pomegranate arils for garnish

DirectionsPreheat oven to 450°F.Zest lemon into a small bowl and set the zest aside. Cut the lemon in half and toss with potatoes, 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet.Whisk 1 tablespoon oil, honey, pomegranate molasses, garam masala and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in another small bowl. Nestle chicken into the potatoes and brush with the glaze.Roast the chicken and potatoes until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of a thigh without touching bone registers 165°F, 25 to 30 minutes.Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Sprinkle spinach on top of the potatoes; toss until wilted. Carefully juice the hot lemons into the bowl with the lemon zest. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, walnuts and feta. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Serve the vegetables with the chicken; garnish with pomegranate arils, if desired.TipsTip: The pomegranate molasses used to glaze this chicken is made from pomegranate juice that’s been reduced to a sweet-tart syrup. Look for it at well-stocked grocery stores or use 1 1/2 tsp. each pomegranate juice and honey in its place here.Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November 2020

Directions

Preheat oven to 450°F.Zest lemon into a small bowl and set the zest aside. Cut the lemon in half and toss with potatoes, 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet.Whisk 1 tablespoon oil, honey, pomegranate molasses, garam masala and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in another small bowl. Nestle chicken into the potatoes and brush with the glaze.Roast the chicken and potatoes until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of a thigh without touching bone registers 165°F, 25 to 30 minutes.Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Sprinkle spinach on top of the potatoes; toss until wilted. Carefully juice the hot lemons into the bowl with the lemon zest. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, walnuts and feta. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Serve the vegetables with the chicken; garnish with pomegranate arils, if desired.TipsTip: The pomegranate molasses used to glaze this chicken is made from pomegranate juice that’s been reduced to a sweet-tart syrup. Look for it at well-stocked grocery stores or use 1 1/2 tsp. each pomegranate juice and honey in its place here.

Preheat oven to 450°F.

Zest lemon into a small bowl and set the zest aside. Cut the lemon in half and toss with potatoes, 2 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper on a large rimmed baking sheet.

Whisk 1 tablespoon oil, honey, pomegranate molasses, garam masala and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in another small bowl. Nestle chicken into the potatoes and brush with the glaze.

Roast the chicken and potatoes until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of a thigh without touching bone registers 165°F, 25 to 30 minutes.

Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Sprinkle spinach on top of the potatoes; toss until wilted. Carefully juice the hot lemons into the bowl with the lemon zest. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, walnuts and feta. Drizzle the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Serve the vegetables with the chicken; garnish with pomegranate arils, if desired.

Tips

Tip: The pomegranate molasses used to glaze this chicken is made from pomegranate juice that’s been reduced to a sweet-tart syrup. Look for it at well-stocked grocery stores or use 1 1/2 tsp. each pomegranate juice and honey in its place here.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, November 2020

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)737Calories45gFat44gCarbs42gProtein

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