Exotic Pomegranate Chicken

Name: Exotic Pomegranate Chicken
Prep time: 12 h 55 min
Cook time: 12 h 55 min
Total time: 12 h 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 12 chicken drumsticks; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 3 Tbsps ground coriander; 3 Tbsps ground cumin; 1 Tbsp ground black pepper; 1 Tbsp herbes de Provence; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 16 fl. oz.s pomegranate juice; 2 teaspoons salt

Exotic Pomegranate Chicken might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 6 servings with 347 calories, 28g of protein, and 20g of fat each. This recipe covers 19% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 12 hours and 55 minutes. If you have pomegranate juice, ground coriander, salt, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet.

Instructions

Mix the cumin, coriander, herbes de Provence, black pepper, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.

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Herbes De Provence

Cayenne Pepper

Black Pepper

Coriander

Cinnamon

Cumin

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Bowl

Place the chicken and garlic in a bowl; sprinkle about 2/3 of the spice mixture over the chicken and toss to coat.

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Whole Chicken

Garlic

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Bowl

Transfer the chicken to a resealable plastic bag.

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Whole Chicken

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Ziploc Bags

Pour in the pomegranate juice. Seal and refrigerate at least 12 hours.

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Pomegranate Juice

Remove the chicken from the bag, reserving the marinade.

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Marinade

Whole Chicken

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

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Oven

Pat chicken dry with a paper towel. Season with the remaining spice mixture and salt. Coat with olive oil, then arrange the chicken in a large baking dish in one layer.

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Olive Oil

Whole Chicken

Salt

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Baking Pan

Paper Towels

Bake the drumsticks until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 45 to 50 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

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Chicken Drumsticks

Bone

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Kitchen Thermometer

Oven

While the chicken is baking, bring the reserved marinade to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, and continue simmering until reduced by 2/

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Marinade

Whole Chicken

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Sauce Pan