Ingredients
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1100 gramshalved lengthwise, seeded
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1.5 teaspoonsdivided
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1peeled, quartered
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2 teaspoons
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1.5 teaspoonsdivided
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0.25 teaspoondivided
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4
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4 tablespoonsdivided
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2 tablespoons
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1 tablespoon
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0.5 cupcoarsely chopped
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0.5 cup
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0.25 cupfor serving
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0.25 cupcoarsely chopped
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0.25 cupcoarsely chopped
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0.25 cupfor serving
Directions
Persian-Spiced Chicken with Spaghetti Squash, Pomegranate and Pistachios is a great combination for a delicacy. Ask anyone from Middle East – and they will thumb up for this.
Easy to make and bake, and it’s rewarding.
Steps
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1
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Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. |
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2
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Sprinkle each half of squash with 1/2 tsp. salt, then place faced down on prepared baking sheet along with onion quarters. |
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3
Done
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Combine turmeric, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. allspice, and 1/8 tsp. cayenne in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Arrange chicken skin side up alongside squash and onions on baking sheet. Brush tops of chicken with 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Bake until interior of squash and onions are fork-tender, chicken skin is crispy, and an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165°F, 35–45 minutes; if chicken is done before squash, remove from oven and let rest until squash is finished cooking. |
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4
Done
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Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, and remaining 3 Tbsp. oil, 1/2 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp. allspice, and cayenne in a large bowl. |
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5
Done
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Finely chop onion quarters and transfer to bowl with dressing. Using a fork, scrape squash crosswise to pull strands from shells into bowl with dressing; discard shells. Add pistachios, pomegranate seeds, dill, and mint and toss to coat. |
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6
Done
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Divide chicken among plates, top with dill and mint, and serve alongside squash mixture. |
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7
Done
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Notes :You can substitute 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar and 1 teaspoon of honey for the 1 tablespoon of pomegranate molasses in the dressing. If the squash is difficult to cut, poke it all over with a paring knife and microwave on high for 5 minutes before cutting. |
