Baked Blood Orange and Pomegranate Molasses Glazed Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs baked with a tangy glaze of blood orange juice and pomegranate molasses, offering a vibrant and slightly sweet finish. This Mediterranean-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, blood orange juice, pomegranate molasses for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 40 min Serves 6 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup blood orange juice, 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the glaze.
  2. Step 2: Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with paper towels, then place in a single layer in a baking dish.
  3. Step 3: Pour half of the glaze over the chicken thighs, turning to coat evenly. Reserve the rest for basting.
  4. Step 4: Bake chicken for 25 minutes, then baste with remaining glaze and continue baking for 10-15 minutes until skin is caramelized and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme over the chicken before serving for a fresh herbal note.

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