APRICOT ROAST CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES

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An apricot glaze sweetens roast chicken and winter vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 small carrots, peeled, cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces
2 small beets, each cut into 6 wedges
1/2 small sweet dumpling squash, or acorn squash, cut into 8 wedges
1 medium parsnip, peeled, cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces
1 large fennel bulb, cut into 8 wedges, tops reserved
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup apricot jam, mixed with 2 tablespoons warm water
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, branches reserved for stuffing
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 whole chicken breasts, bone in, skin on (2 1/2 pounds total)
1/2 lemon, cut lengthwise into 4 wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, toss vegetables with 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons apricot-jam mixture, and thyme leaves; season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange in a 9-by-13-inch glass baking pan; roast for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining teaspoon oil over medium-high heat; season chicken, and brown, 4 minutes. Remove from heat; fill cavities between breast halves with lemon, thyme branches, and fennel tops.
  • Place chicken, skin side up, in a roasting pan, with vegetables around it; roast 15 minutes. Brush chicken with remaining jam; add 6 tablespoons water to pan. Roast until vegetables are tender and chicken is well browned, about 20 minutes. Discard lemon, thyme, and fennel. Bone each breast half with a sharp knife: Cut along breastbone, scraping rib cage with knife; remove meat with your fingers. Arange meat and vegetables on a serving dish. Pour pan juices over, and serve.

Sanjuj ee
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly roasted. The apricot glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Obaidul Kareem1992
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some roasted chicken I had from a previous meal and it turned out great. The apricot glaze really helped to flavor the chicken and the vegetables.


Sadia Arifin
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would add more herbs and spices next time.


Bilal Raja
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The apricot glaze was a great addition and really made the dish. I will definitely be making this again!


Godwin Alagbe
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This recipe was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would use less apricot jam next time.


Danish Iqbal
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but I loved this recipe. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly roasted. The apricot glaze was subtle and didn't overpower the other flavors. I will definitely be making this again!


Junell Foster
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the vegetables are roasted to perfection. The apricot glaze adds a nice sweetness and tanginess to the dish. I will definitely be making this again!


Brandi Lee
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly roasted. The apricot glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sami Muñiz
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some roasted chicken I had from a previous meal and it turned out great. The apricot glaze really helped to flavor the chicken and the vegetables.


Fred Bottass
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This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would add more herbs and spices next time.


NOR THY
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the vegetables were roasted to perfection. The apricot glaze was a great addition and really made the dish. I will definitely be making this again!


Mohammed Samy
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I loved this recipe. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly roasted. The apricot glaze was subtle and didn't overpower the other flavors. I will definitely be making this again!


Qaiser Awan
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly roasted. The apricot glaze adds a nice sweetness and tanginess to the dish. I will definitely be making this again!


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I love this recipe! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly roasted. The apricot glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I've made this recipe many times and it's always a hit.


Dilini Nisansala
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This recipe was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would use less apricot jam next time.


umar duzzz
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and vegetables. The apricot glaze was a big hit. I will definitely be making this again!


Md Easin
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the vegetables are perfectly roasted. The apricot glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again!


Abigail Nti
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken came out a little dry. I think next time I will cook it for a shorter amount of time. The vegetables were delicious though!


Jivan Jivan
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I used bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs for this recipe and it turned out great. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful. The vegetables were also perfectly roasted and the apricot glaze was the perfect finishing touch. This is a great recipe for a wee


Nadeem Rajpoot
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly roasted. The apricot glaze added a delicious sweetness and tanginess to the dish. I will definitely be making this again!