Mint and Pomegranate Chicken
This mint and pomegranate chicken is so flavorful, vibrant and easy to put together. This post comes your way with help from Kevin’s Natural Foods. I have to confess, when it comes to premade packaged foods, I am not an easy sell. But I can be converted! Playing around with these so very convenient and flavorful helpers, I have survived a ridiculously busy week. This is made with the very vibrant mint that is still found a plenty in my garden.
Distinctly Mediterranean and Plenty Healthy
The flavors are simple, in addition to the tikka masala seasoning, that comes with the package, I added whole cumin, some more tomatoes, a splash of coconut milk and kale. And of course, the mint and pomegranate seeds. I knew my son would be happy about this. The dad gobbling it up was quite the bonus. Definitely a good thing to add to my dinner rotation salvation. Need to have on hand essentials. Just as a postscript, this recipe without the built in sauce will still be very flavorful.
The Story of Mint and Pomegranate Chicken
I will tell you this much, this week has been quite the crazy busy mad sort of week. I pulled this together in the middle of the day. The good thing about this recipe, is that it will work just as well with any kind of chicken, and shrimp or tofu. I might throw in a little extra spice or two, but I would not end up adding too much to get this show off the road.
It is great, as a complete meal by itself. Add a side of rice, cauliflower rice, or salad if you so desire. And just like that, another year draws down to a close. The last year, with the last young one in the house. In parenting, the days are long, and the years are short. And I wonder, who I will end up making these creative meals for. However, for now and for this week, this was a winner.
And tomorrow is another weekend. One with all the promise that a winter weekend brings.
How to Enjoy your Mint and Pomegranate Chicken
Somehow I find earthy mushrooms to be a great side to this dish. Other options are the pomegranate raita and Babaganoush.
An easy to pull together, saucy and flavorful mint and pomegranate chicken.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 package Kevin's Natural Foods, Chicken Tikka Masala (see note)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped kale
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup chopped fresh mint
Instructions
- Heat the oil until it is smoking. Add in the cumin seeds and wait until the seeds begin to sizzle.
- Add in the red pepper flakes.
- Open the package and add in the chicken pieces and allow the chicken to brown slightly. This takes about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add in the tomatoes and the tikka masala sauce and the kale.
- Allow the kale to wilt. Stir in the coconut milk and stir and bring to a simmer.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the mint and pomegranate seeds and enjoy!
Notes
If doing this from the scratch, Add 1 cup diced chicken, an extra half cup diced tomatoes and 1 teaspoon salt and cook the chicken for 10 minutes longer