Pomegranate Molasses Chicken with Wilted Greens
A delightful fusion of juicy chicken thighs marinated in tangy pomegranate molasses served with vibrant greens.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it nice and hot while you prepare the chicken.
- Mix together the pomegranate molasses, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat the chicken thighs thoroughly in the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, then sear the marinated chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Add the spinach or kale to the skillet during the last 5 minutes of baking to wilt perfectly.
- Serve the chicken with a generous portion of greens on the side, drizzled with extra pomegranate molasses if desired.
Notes
Opt for bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for the juiciest result and make the marinade ahead of time for quicker preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg