Delicious Pomegranate Orange Glazed Chicken in 25 Minutes
Learn how to make Pomegranate Orange Glazed Chicken, a quick and impressive dish that combines sweet and tangy flavors in just 25 minutes.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Grill or Skillet
- Small saucepan
- meat thermometer
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- ½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Garnish
- ½ cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- 2 slices orange
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all marinade ingredients until well combined.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade.
- Add olive oil to the cooking surface and ensure it's heated.
- Cook the chicken for approximately 6-7 minutes on each side or until it reaches 165°F.
- Pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan, bring to a boil, then simmer for 5-7 minutes until thick.
- Drizzle the thickened glaze over each chicken breast and coat well.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with pomegranate seeds, orange slices, and parsley.
- Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
This dish is versatile and can be paired with whole grain rice or fresh salads. It's also freezer-friendly and can be made ahead of time.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg
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