Pomegranate Chicken Bites

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These pomegranate chicken bites are a great way to use pomegranates in a savory dish. We love them served over a bowl of brown rice but a side of mashed potatoes is great too!

Key Takeaways: Pomegranate Chicken Bites Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2
Cooking Method: Stove-top
Flavor & Texture: Savory with a little sweetness, packed with fresh onion and garlic
Difficulty: Easy
Why this Recipe?: Only 25 minutes to make it, full of flavor, great way to use pomegranates for a savory dish

Every time pomegranate season rolls around, I love stocking our kitchen with a few. We love eating them fresh, making pomegranate pistachio chocolate bark, and using them in this recipe.

You can make this dish so quick without a ton of effort. It’s wonderful for any night during the end of fall and winter but it’s also a great holiday meal if you’re looking for something easy!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Savory pomegranate dish: This is a wonderful way to use pomegranates to make a savory dish.
Packed with flavor: The fresh garlic and onion add so much flavor to the chicken
25 minute meal: It only takes 10 minutes to prep and max 15 minutes to cook.

Ingredients

avocado oil: beef tallow would also work great
boneless, skinless chicken breasts: 1 large or 2 small
fine sea salt: using different salt can vary the results
ground black pepper: already ground or freshly cracked works
onion powder: this adds so much flavor, make sure it’s salt-free
yellow onion: a white onion works good too
clove of garlic: fresh garlic adds so much flavor but you can swap this for garlic powder
pomegranate arils: make sure the pomegranate is ripe!

Tools You May Need

How to Make Pomegranate Chicken Breast Bites

cutting chicken breast into cubes for tuscan chicken dish

Heat avocado oil in a medium to large sized skillet over medium heat. While oil is warming, cut chicken breast into small bite sized pieces (about 1/2 inch each).

Add chicken pieces into a bowl with salt, pepper, and onion powder. Stir to evenly coat.

When oil is hot, add chicken to pan. Let chicken pieces cook on one side for 4-5 minutes. Don’t move while cooking.

cooking pomegranates, onion, garlic, and chicken on the stove

Once golden brown, flip each piece. Add finely diced onion, minced garlic, and pomegranate arils (little fruit pieces) to the pan. Cook 4-5 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.

Once chicken is cooked, stir and serve with your favorite side, enjoy!

What to Serve with Pomegranate Chicken

Rice (brown rice is our favorite!)
Sourdough Breadsticks
Sourdough Hawaiian Rolls
Sheet Pan Lemon Potatoes
Old Fashioned Mashed Potatoes
Sourdough Garlic Bread (10-Minute Recipe!)

Molly’s Tips

Read the recipe before getting started so you know what to expect.
Wait to make any adjustments until you’ve made it once.
Use a ripe pomegranate for the best flavor!

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

Storing Instructions

Let any leftovers cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge. You can also freeze leftover pomegranate chicken for up to 2 months.

Reheating Instructions

It’s best reheated in a 400 degrees Fahrenheit preheated oven until warm or back in the skillet on low-medium heat.

Recipe FAQ

This combo gives it the best flavor! Onion powder adds a different flavor than fresh onion.

You could do any kind of dinner roll, mashed potatoes, or even rice.

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Recipe

Molly LaFontaine