1-Pot Pomegranate Chicken and Rice Casserole

Name: 1-Pot Pomegranate Chicken and Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 kg bone-in skin-on chicken thighs; 300 g basmati rice; 100 ml pomegranate molasses; 50 ml honey; 500 ml chicken stock; 1 large onion diced; 4 garlic cloves minced; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; salt and black pepper; 100 g pomegranate seeds; 50 g pistachios chopped; fresh parsley chopped

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
863 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Israeli

1-Pot Pomegranate Chicken and Rice Casserole

Ethan Patterson

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Enjoy the vibrant flavors of pomegranate chicken and rice casserole, a dish that combines juicy chicken, aromatic spices, and fluffy rice for a perfect family meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

1.5 kg bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
300 g basmati rice
100 ml pomegranate molasses
50 ml honey
500 ml chicken stock
1 large onion diced
4 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon cinnamon
salt and black pepper
100 g pomegranate seeds
50 g pistachios chopped
fresh parsley chopped

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
Season chicken with salt, pepper, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon.
Heat oil in a large ovenproof casserole. Brown chicken on both sides. Remove and set aside.
In same pan, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
Add rice, stir to coat with oil.
Mix pomegranate molasses, honey, and stock. Pour over rice.
Arrange chicken on top of rice. Bring to a simmer.
Cover and transfer to oven. Bake for 35-40 minutes until chicken is cooked and rice is tender.
Rest for 10 minutes.
Garnish with pomegranate seeds, pistachios, and parsley before serving.

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Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste. For a more intense flavor, marinate chicken in spices and pomegranate molasses for 2-4 hours before cooking.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 863kcal (43%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 21g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 211mg (70%) Sodium 290mg (12%) Potassium 759mg (22%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 208IU (4%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 863 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	863kcal	43%
Carbohydrates	69g	23%
Protein	43g	86%
Fat	45g	69%
Saturated Fat	11g	55%
Polyunsaturated Fat	9g	53%
Monounsaturated Fat	21g	105%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	211mg	70%
Sodium	290mg	12%
Potassium	759mg	16%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	21g	42%
Vitamin A	208IU	4%
Vitamin C	4mg	4%
Calcium	60mg	6%
Iron	3mg	17%