Description
Pomegranate Sesame Chicken with Ginger Rice Pilaf is a vibrant dish that combines tender marinated chicken with a sweet and tangy pomegranate glaze, enhanced by nutty sesame flavors. Served alongside fluffy ginger-infused rice pilaf, this meal is perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying with family on cozy nights. With its stunning colors and delightful taste, it’s sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup pure pomegranate juice
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine pomegranate juice, soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil. Add chicken and let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of sesame oil. Remove chicken from marinade (reserve liquid) and cook for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add reserved marinade and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Prepare the rice pilaf: Rinse basmati rice under cold water. In another saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat, then stir in rice until fragrant. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil; cover and reduce heat to low for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Serve: Slice the chicken and plate it with rice pilaf. Drizzle the sauce over the top and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (6 oz) with ½ cup rice pilaf
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg