Zim Sweet and Sticky Pomegranate Chicken

Ingredients:

2 pounds chicken wings or legs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce (international food section)
1/3 cup pomegranate juice
1/4 cup white vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce OR 1/2 tblsp sesame oil and 1/2 tsp salt
1 lime or lemon, juiced
3 garlic cloves, minced or pressed
pomegranate arils for garnish
freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. IN a large measuring cup or bowl, mix together chili sauce, pom juice, soy sauce, vinegar, lime juice, brown sugar and garlic.

Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then place in the skillet and sear on each side until deeply golden and brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove chicken and place on a plate, turning heat in the skillet down to medium-low.

Pour in pomegranate juice mix and whisk, allowing the sauce to bubble and simmer for 3-5 minutes.  It should somewhat thicken. Place chicken back in the skillet and turn and toss to coat.

Place skillet in oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove chicken and serve with chopped parsley and pomegranate arils.