Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of Lebanon with this comforting chicken dish! Tender chicken thighs simmered in a rich tomato and pomegranate molasses sauce, finished with fresh herbs and a creamy yogurt drizzle.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.2 kg (2.6 lb) chicken thighs, bone-in, skin on
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil (searing)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil (sauce)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped (200 g / 7 oz)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp (5 g) ground cumin
- 1 tsp (5 g) ground coriander
- 1 tsp (5 g) smoked paprika
- 1 tsp (5 g) ground allspice
- 0.5 tsp (2 g) ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp (2 g) ground black pepper
- 1 tsp (5 g) sea salt
- 1 tsp (5 g) sumac
- 1 tsp (5 g) orange zest
- 2 tbsp (30 g) pomegranate molasses
- 400 g (14 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 120 ml (½ cup) vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
- ¼ cup (15 g) chopped parsley
- ¼ cup (15 g) chopped mint
- 2 tbsp (15 g) toasted pine nuts
- 2 tbsp (15 g) pomegranate arils
- ¼ cup (60 ml) Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Combine spices and generously season chicken thighs.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken skin-side down for 4-5 minutes per side.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic.
- Bloom Spices & Deglaze: Stir in orange zest, then deglaze pan with broth.
- Build Sauce: Add tomatoes, pomegranate molasses, and lemon juice.
- Simmer Chicken: Return chicken to pan, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
- Prepare Yogurt Drizzle: Whisk yogurt with salt and lemon juice.
- Rest & Garnish: Rest chicken, then garnish with herbs, nuts, and arils.
- Plate & Serve: Arrange chicken and sauce, drizzle with yogurt.
Notes
For optimal flavor, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs. Letting the dish rest after simmering allows the flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Lebanese, chicken, thighs, pomegranate, molasses, middle eastern, comfort food, flavorful, easy