Turkish Pomegranate-Glazed Grilled Chicken with Charred Zucchini & Herbed Barley Pilaf
Prep 20 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 2 · medium

Succulent grilled chicken thighs glazed with tangy pomegranate molasses and warm spices, served alongside smoky charred zucchini and nutty barley pilaf infused with fresh herbs and toasted pine nuts—a Turkish-inspired dinner bursting with Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
- 10 oz Chicken thighs, boneless skinless, pat dry before grilling
- 3 tbsp Pomegranate molasses, unsweetened
- 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 3 whole Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Sea salt
- 2 whole Zucchini, medium, halved lengthwise
- 0.75 cup Pearl barley, dry, rinsed
- 2 cups Vegetable broth, low-sodium
- 3 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp Fresh mint, chopped
- 2 tbsp Pine nuts, toasted
- 3 tbsp Pomegranate seeds


