4 from 76 votes
Pomegranate and Lime Chicken Thighs
Pomegranate and Lime Chicken Thighs feature bone-in, skin-on chicken marinated in Greek yogurt with pomegranate juice and spices, then grilled and baked. The dish is glazed with a fresh reduction of pomegranate juice, sugar, lime juice, honey, and Dijon mustard, bringing a balance of tartness and sweetness. The result is a richly flavored chicken with a caramelized exterior, garnished optionally with pomegranate seeds for a fresh contrast.
Cook Time
40 mins
marinate
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
517 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
for the chicken
- 1 cup Greek yogurt I used 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 4 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
- pomegranate seeds optional, for garnish
for the glaze
- 2 cups pomegranate juice I used 1 1/2 cups
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup lime juice I used the juice of 2 limes, freshly squeezed
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Set the oven to 400F
- To marinate the chicken, put the yogurt, pomegranate juice, salt, garlic and chicken in a large zip lock baggie. Massage everything until well combined. Put in the fridge to marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight. I turned the bag over once or twice.
- To make the glaze, put all the glaze ingredients in a saucepan and whisk to combine. Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat and boil for about 20-25 minutes until reduced and thickened. Set aside.
- Preheat a grill pan over medium high heat until screaming hot. Take the chicken out of the marinade, and let the excess liquid drip off before setting the chicken, skin side down, on the grill. Don't move it for a minute or so until it gets nice dark grill marks.
- Flip the chicken over, and then transfer to a baking pan that has been lightly brushed with olive oil. Bake the chicken for about 30-40 minutes, or until done through. Spoon a generous amount of glaze over the chicken, and garnish with the pomegranate seeds and lime wedges. Serve right away.
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Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor and tenderness.
- The glaze should be reduced until thickened, about 20-25 minutes, to properly coat the chicken.
- After grilling, finish cooking the chicken in the oven to ensure it is done through without drying out.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds to add fresh texture and contrast.
Nutrition Information
Calories
517kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
142mg
(47%)
Sodium
208mg
(9%)
Potassium
579mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
49g
(98%)
Vitamin A
118IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 517
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 517kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 142mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 208mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 49g | 98% |
| Vitamin A | 118IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.