Middle Eastern Sumac-Roasted Chicken with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle

Name: Middle Eastern Sumac-Roasted Chicken with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Chicken Thighs; Olive Oil; Ground Sumac; Garlic; Cumin; Paprika; Salt; Black Pepper; Pomegranate Molasses; Honey; Lemon Juice; Fresh Parsley; Pomegranate Seeds

A Flavorful Middle Eastern Delight

This sumac-roasted chicken is tender and full of vibrant Middle Eastern spices, perfectly complemented by a sweet and tangy pomegranate molasses drizzle.

1 h 45 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade

Chicken Thighs

4 bone-in, skin-on

Olive Oil

3 tbsp

Ground Sumac

2 tbsp

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Cumin

1 tsp

Paprika

1 tsp

Salt

1 tsp

Black Pepper

½ tsp

For the Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle

Pomegranate Molasses

½ cup

Honey

2 tbsp

Lemon Juice

1 tsp

For the Garnishes

Fresh Parsley

¼ cup, chopped

Pomegranate Seeds

2 tbsp

Preparation

Marinating the Chicken

Combine Marinade

In a large bowl, combine olive oil, sumac, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Coat Chicken

Add chicken thighs to the bowl and coat thoroughly with the marinade.

Chill

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Preferably overnight for deeper flavors. Bring to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.

Preparing the Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle

Heat Ingredients

In a small saucepan, combine pomegranate molasses, honey, and lemon juice over low heat.

Stir

Stir until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

Cool

Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Use fresh pomegranate seeds for an extra burst of color and flavor.

Cooking Process

Roasting the Chicken

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place chicken thighs on a baking sheet and roast for 35–40 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Drizzling with Pomegranate Molasses

Once the chicken is out of the oven, immediately drizzle the molasses mixture over the chicken.

Final Garnish

Sprinkle fresh parsley and pomegranate seeds over the chicken before serving.

Plating & Serving