Chile-Pomegranate Chicken Thighs

By DrChef

If you can’t find pomegranate molasses, substitute 1/3 cup pomegranate juice and 2 tablespoons molasses.

Nutritional Information
Per serving: 210 calories, 10g fat, 60mg chol., 16g prot., 15g carbs., 1g fiber, 280mg sodium.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder
• 1/2 cup pomegranate molasses
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 6 bone-in chicken thighs
• 3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400F.
2. Combine chili powder, molasses, honey, salt and pepper in a small bowl to form a paste. Rub paste on chicken thighs and place in a roasting pan.
3. Roast chicken 30 to 40 minutes, until juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
4. Serve chicken with pomegranate seeds.