Chicken legs with pomegranate in the sleeve
4 servings
70 minutes
Pomegranate chicken legs in a sleeve are a delightful dish that combines the tenderness of meat with the rich flavor of pomegranate. Inspired by American cuisine, this recipe brings exotic shades by pairing juicy chicken with tart pomegranate seeds. Baking in a sleeve preserves all the juiciness and aroma of the ingredients, creating perfectly tender and flavor-infused meat. The light freshness of cilantro adds a spicy note to the dish, while the natural juice released during baking makes it incredibly juicy. Serving without baked onions allows for focus on the main flavor of the dish. This is an excellent choice for a festive dinner or family lunch, as the combination of simple ingredients and special cooking technique makes it both light and impressive.
1
Rub the legs with salt and pepper, place them in a sleeve.
- Chicken drumsticks: 8 pieces
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Cut the onion into 6 pieces and wrap the chicken with them.
- Onion: 1 head
3
Peel the pomegranate from the skin and partitions, add the seeds to the bag.
- Pomegranates: 1 piece
4
Chop the cilantro and sprinkle it on the legs.
- Cilantro: 1 bunch
5
Tie the sleeve, gently shake (mix everything) and place on the baking sheet.
6
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C for about 50 minutes.
7
Discard the onion, place the chicken on a plate, pouring the resulting juice over it.