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Spiced Chicken with Spaghetti Squash, Pomegranate, and Pistachios

This vibrant spiced chicken with spaghetti squash is a fantastic diabetes-friendly meal that doesn't compromise on flavour. The chicken legs are rubbed with earthy turmeric and fragrant allspice, then roasted until the skin is perfectly crisp. Serving the chicken alongside spaghetti squash provides a light, nutritious alternative to traditional pasta, offering a satisfying texture that absorbs the zingy pomegranate and lemon dressing beautifully.

Packed with heart-healthy fats from olive oil and pistachios, this colourful dish is as nourishing as it is delicious. The addition of fresh dill, mint, and tart pomegranate seeds provides a refreshing contrast to the warm spices, making it a wonderful choice for a healthy midweek dinner. It is a naturally low-carbohydrate option that feels genuinely indulgent while remaining well-suited for those managing their blood sugar levels.

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Ingredients for Spiced Chicken with Spaghetti Squash, Pomegranate, and Pistachios

  • 1 medium spaghetti squash (2–1.1kg), halved lengthwise, seeded

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

  • 1 medium red onion, peeled, quartered

  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice, divided

  • 1/4 teaspoons cayenne pepper, divided

  • 4 chicken legs (thigh and drumstick)

  • 60ml olive oil, divided

  • 2 matskedar färsk citronsaft

  • 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses (see cooks' note)

  • 60g roasted salted pistachios, coarsely chopped

  • 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds

  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped dill, plus more for serving

  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped mint, plus more for serving

Preheat oven to 191°C. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Sprinkle each half of squash with 1/4 teaspoons salt, then place facedown on prepared baking sheet along with onion quarters.

Combine turmeric, 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon allspice, and 1/8 teaspoons 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 tablespoon 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 74°C, 35–45 minutes; if chicken is done before squash, remove from oven and let rest until squash is finished cooking.

Meanwhile, whisk lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, and remaining 3 tablespoons oil, 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoons allspice, and 1/8 teaspoons cayenne in a large bowl.

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.

Divide chicken among plates, top with dill and mint, and serve alongside squash mixture.

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  • 28 jan 2026 | Ursprungligen publicerad

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