Description
Roasted Chicken With Pomegranate And Sumac is a delightful dish that marries the succulence of perfectly roasted chicken with the vibrant flavors of tangy pomegranate and zesty sumac. This culinary masterpiece transforms ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary feast, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home. With its stunning presentation and mouthwatering aroma, this dish is destined to be the star of your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs)
- 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoons sumac
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Pat the chicken dry and season generously with salt and pepper inside and out.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, sumac, and chopped herbs; rub mixture over the chicken.
- Stuff half the pomegranate seeds inside the cavity along with extra herbs.
- Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan and roast for 1 to 1 hour 15 minutes until juices run clear.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving; sprinkle remaining pomegranate seeds on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 120mg