Description
Savor the delicious harmony of sweet-tart pomegranate and earthy carrots in this vibrant Roasted Pomegranate Chicken dish, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 cups baby carrots or sliced large carrots
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup pure pomegranate juice
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare Your Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Mix It Up: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, pomegranate juice, and balsamic vinegar until well combined.
- Arrange Your Dish: Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish along with the carrots. Drizzle half of the sauce mixture over everything.
- Roast Away: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and roast for about 25 minutes to create steam that keeps everything juicy.
- Final Touches: After 25 minutes, remove the foil, brush on more sauce, and roast uncovered for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (165°F/75°C internal temperature). Serve immediately, garnished with any remaining sauce alongside a fresh salad or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor depth, consider marinating the chicken in the sauce for at least an hour before cooking. Feel free to substitute pomegranate seeds with other fruits like orange or apple for variation.