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Middle Eastern Sumac-Roasted Chicken with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle

Name: Middle Eastern Sumac-Roasted Chicken with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 105 min
Total time: 140 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 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; Pomegranate Molasses, ½ cup; Honey, 2 tbsp; Lemon Juice, 1 tsp; Fresh Parsley, ¼ cup, chopped; Pomegranate Seeds, 2 tbsp

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

4.1(811 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·November 11, 2025

Middle Eastern Sumac-Roasted Chicken with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

35 min

Cook

1 h 45 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Chicken Marinade

For the Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle

For the Garnishes

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 398 kcal
Protein: 18.25 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Fat: 24 g
Fiber: 1.75 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1590 kcal
Protein: 73 g
Carbs: 102 g
Fat: 96 g
Fiber: 7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Chicken Thighs 4 bone-in, skin-on	800	70	0	56	0
Olive Oil 3 tbsp	360	0	0	40	0
Ground Sumac 2 tbsp	24	1	6	0	3
Garlic 3 cloves, minced	13	1	3	0	0
Cumin 1 tsp	8	0	1	0	1
Paprika 1 tsp	6	0	1	0	1
Salt 1 tsp	0	0	0	0	0
Black Pepper ½ tsp	3	0	1	0	0
Pomegranate Molasses ½ cup	230	1	52	0	1
Honey 2 tbsp	128	0	34	0	0
Lemon Juice 1 tsp	1	0	0	0	0
Fresh Parsley ¼ cup, chopped	1	0	0	0	0
Pomegranate Seeds 2 tbsp	16	0	4	0	1

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Chicken

1
Combine Marinade
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, sumac, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2
Coat Chicken
Add chicken thighs to the bowl and coat thoroughly with the marinade.
3
Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Tip: Preferably overnight for deeper flavors. Bring to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.

Preparing the Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle

1
Heat Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine pomegranate molasses, honey, and lemon juice over low heat.
2
Stir
Stir until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
3
Cool
Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Tip: Use fresh pomegranate seeds for an extra burst of color and flavor.

How to Make Middle Eastern Sumac-Roasted Chicken with Pomegranate Molasses Drizzle

Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 4 servings

1
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.
2
Drizzling with Pomegranate Molasses
Once the chicken is out of the oven, immediately drizzle the molasses mixture over the chicken.
3
Final Garnish
Sprinkle fresh parsley and pomegranate seeds over the chicken before serving.