4 pound fryer chicken, preferably free range/natural/antibiotic-free
2 Tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
4 Tablespoons softened butter, unsalted
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
2 cups (16 oz) pomegranate juice
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
pomegranate seeds and sage leaves for garnish, optional
seasonal vegetables or fruits that would pair well with this:
prep as needed and roast alongside the chicken
winter squash: butternut, acorn, pumpkin
apples
new potatoes
sweet potatoes