Turkish Roasted Chicken with Pomegranate-Walnut Sauce & Herbed Barley Pilaf

Name: Turkish Roasted Chicken with Pomegranate-Walnut Sauce & Herbed Barley Pilaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 pieces (about 2 lbs) Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp Sea salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 1 tsp Sumac; 0.5 tsp Ground cumin; 0.5 cup Pomegranate molasses; 0.75 cup Pomegranate juice (unsweetened); 0.5 cup Walnuts; 3 cloves Garlic cloves; 1 piece Cinnamon stick; 1.5 cups Pearl barley; 3 cups Low-sodium vegetable broth; 0.5 cup Dried apricots; 0.25 cup Fresh mint; 0.25 cup Fresh parsley; 2 tbsp Lemon juice

Prep 20 min · Cook 35 min · Serves 4 · medium

Mediterranean Diet

Succulent roasted chicken thighs glazed with a vibrant pomegranate-walnut reduction and warm spices, served alongside nutty barley pilaf studded with dried apricots and fresh herbs. A Turkish-inspired dinner balancing tart-sweet flavors with earthy whole grains.

Ingredients

8 pieces (about 2 lbs) Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Sea salt
Two cups of something delicious
A generous pinch of patience
The secret ingredient
A splash of good olive oil
Fresh herbs, chopped

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