Turkish Herb-Braised Chicken with Pomegranate Molasses & Roasted Root Vegetables
Prep 20 min · Cook 45 min · Serves 4 · medium

Tender braised chicken thighs infused with warm spices, tart pomegranate molasses, and fresh herbs, served alongside caramelized root vegetables and creamy lentil purée—a rustic Turkish-inspired dinner bursting with complex flavors.
Ingredients
- 8 pieces bone-in chicken thighs, about 2.5 lbs, skin-on
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses, unsweetened
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 large onion, cut into wedges
- 3 medium carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 medium parsnips, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 6 cloves garlic cloves, smashed
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 leaves bay leaf
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp ground coriander
- 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes


