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Turkish Seared Chicken Thighs With Pomegranate Molasses And Pine Nuts

Name: Turkish Seared Chicken Thighs With Pomegranate Molasses And Pine Nuts
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 700 g Boneless skinless chicken thighs; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 2 tbsp Pine nuts; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tsp Dried oregano; 1 tsp Pul biber pepper flakes; 3 tbsp Halal pomegranate molasses; 2 tbsp Fresh mint leaves, chopped

Crispy skinless chicken thighs pan-seared with dried oregano and glazed in a tangy pomegranate reduction with toasted pine nuts.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min

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Technique to learn

Pan-Glazing

Reducing a flavorful syrup or sauce in the pan alongside seared protein at the end of cooking to create a shiny, rich coating.

Instructions

Step 1: Season chicken thighs evenly with dried oregano, pul biber pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt.
Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat, add pine nuts, and toast for 2 minutes until golden, then set pine nuts aside.

Step 3: Add remaining olive oil to the same skillet, turn heat to medium-high, and lay down the chicken thighs.

Step 4: Cook chicken for 6 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to 165°F (74°C).

Step 5: Stir in minced garlic and pomegranate molasses, tossing chicken continuously for 2 minutes until evenly coated in a glossy, sticky glaze, then top with toasted pine nuts and fresh mint before serving.

Cooking tips

Check pomegranate molasses ingredients to ensure pure fruit syrup without additives.
Do not burn the pine nuts as they turn bitter very quickly.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Turkish; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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