Pomegranate Coffee Glazed Chicken with Spiced Carrots

Name: Pomegranate Coffee Glazed Chicken with Spiced Carrots
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión
Ingredients: 1.75 lb bone-in chicken thighs with skin; 1.1 lb carrots; 3/4 cup pomegranate juice; 1/4 cup strong espresso; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 4 cloves garlic; 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 1/4 tsp salt; 3/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup fresh parsley; 1 tsp orange zest

Golden, juicy chicken thighs brushed with an original pomegranate, coffee, and honey glaze, served with roasted carrots seasoned with cumin and cinnamon. A balanced recipe with sweet, toasty, and lightly tangy notes.

20 minPrep

35 minCook

55 minTotal

4Servings

Gluten-FreeDairy-FreeHigh Protein

Ingredients

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800 g bone-in chicken thighs with skin (approx. 4 a 6 pieces)
500 g carrots (peladas and cut a lo largo)
180 ml pomegranate juice (for the glaseado)
60 ml strong espresso (freshly hecho or enfriado)
30 ml honey (for the glaseado)
15 ml apple cider vinegar (aporta equilibrio ácido)
12 g garlic (chopped fino)
4 g ground cumin (divided)
1 g ground cinnamon (for the zanahorias)
2 g smoked paprika (for the chicken)
0.5 g red pepper flakes (optional)
30 ml olive oil (divided)
8 g salt (or to taste)
2 g black pepper (freshly ground)
10 g fresh parsley (chopped for terminar)
2 g orange zest (for finalizar)

Nutrition facts

per serving

445 kcal

Calories

31 g

Protein

23 g

Carbs

25 g

Fat

4 g

Fiber

19 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

No declared allergens

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and place them in a bowl.
2
In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of the ground cumin, half of the salt, and half of the black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken.
3
Place the carrots on a baking sheet. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, the ground cinnamon, the remaining cumin, the rest of the salt, and the rest of the black pepper, then toss well to coat.
4
Arrange the chicken in an oven-safe skillet or on a separate tray, skin side up. Transfer both the chicken and carrots to the oven at 220 °C / 425 °F for 15 minutes.
5
Meanwhile, make the glaze. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the pomegranate juice, espresso, honey, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until reduced and slightly thickened.
6
Remove the chicken from the oven and brush generously with some of the glaze. Toss the carrots so they cook evenly.
7
Return the chicken and carrots to the oven and cook at 200 °C / 400 °F for 15 to 20 minutes more, until the chicken is cooked through and the carrots are tender and caramelized. Brush the chicken with more glaze halfway through this stage.
8
Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and let it rest for 5 minutes. If desired, warm the remaining glaze for 1 more minute to spoon over the top.
9
Serve the glazed chicken with the spiced carrots. Finish with chopped fresh parsley and orange zest over everything.

Chef tips

For a shinier glaze, reduce the sauce until it coats the back of a spoon. Do not add the glaze too early or the honey may burn.

Substitutions

You can use skinless chicken thighs if you prefer less fat. Tart cherry juice can replace pomegranate juice, and fresh cilantro can be used instead of parsley.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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