Best 13 Apricot Roast Chicken With Vegetables Recipes

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Apricot roast chicken with vegetables is a mouthwatering and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of apricots with the savory taste of chicken and roasted vegetables. This delectable recipe is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it a popular choice for both special occasions and casual family dinners. With its vibrant colors and enticing aroma, this dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this step-by-step guide will show you how to create this delicious dish that will tantalize your taste buds.

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APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN WITH SPRING VEGETABLES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 4)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
12 ounces snow peas, trimmed (about 2 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
4 teaspoons dijon mustard
4 scallions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Cut each chicken breast into 4 or 5 large chunks; season with salt and pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Add the chicken and cook, turning, until browned on all sides and almost cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove to a plate.
  • Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Add the carrots and 1/2 cup water. Cover and simmer until the carrots are crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Uncover and increase the heat to medium high. Cook until the water evaporates, 1 minute.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet. Add the asparagus, snow peas and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet along with the apricot preserves, mustard, scallions, tarragon and lemon zest. Simmer, tossing, until the preserves are melted and the chicken and vegetables are glazed; season with salt and pepper.

APRICOT CHICKEN WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR



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This chicken is cooked with apricots, balsamic vinegar, broth, and thyme. It's super yummy and a hit every time!

Provided by Desta

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds chicken breast tenderloins, cut into bite-size pieces
salt and pepper to taste
1 large onion, chopped
¼ cup balsamic vinegar, or to taste
20 dried apricots
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup apricot preserves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
3 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and cook in the hot oil until golden brown around the edges, but still pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in the onion, and cook for about 3 minutes more. Pour in the balsamic vinegar, bring it to a simmer, and allow it to reduce for a few minutes.
  • Cut half of the apricots in half, leaving the others whole. Place the apricots into the skillet, and pour in the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the apricot preserves and thyme. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the apricots have softened, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 64.7 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 163.9 mg, Sugar 32.7 g

APRICOT PORK ROAST WITH VEGETABLES



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After Sunday evening service, I like to serve a pork roast that slow-cooks with flavorful jam and veggies. The amazing aroma draws everyone to the table. -Lisa James, Vancouver, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 pounds potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and cut into wedges
3 tablespoons water
7 medium carrots, sliced
1 large onion, quartered
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 boneless pork loin roast (3 to 4 pounds)
1 jar (12 ounces) apricot preserves, divided

Steps:

  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine potatoes and 3 tablespoons water. Microwave, covered, on high for 10-12 minutes or until just tender. Drain and transfer to a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add carrots, onion and beef broth. In a small bowl, mix salt, garlic, thyme, sage and pepper; sprinkle half over vegetables., Rub remaining seasoning mixture over roast; place meat over vegetables. Spread half of the preserves over roast. Cook, covered, on low 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 hours or until meat is tender (a thermometer inserted in pork should read at least 145°)., Remove roast from slow cooker; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes. Serve with vegetables and remaining preserves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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This one-dish roast chicken with vegetables tastes as if it took hours of hands-on time to put together, but the simple ingredients can be prepped in mere minutes. The rosemary gives it a rich flavor, and the meat juices cook the veggies to perfection. It's unbelievably easy! -Sherri Melotik, Oak Creek, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds red potatoes (about 6 medium), cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed, divided
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon paprika
6 bone-in chicken thighs (about 2-1/4 pounds), skin removed
6 cups fresh baby spinach (about 6 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, onion, oil, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray., In a small bowl, mix paprika and the remaining salt, rosemary and pepper. Sprinkle chicken with paprika mixture; arrange over vegetables. Roast until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°-175° and vegetables are just tender, 35-40 minutes., Remove chicken to a serving platter; keep warm. Top vegetables with spinach. Roast until vegetables are tender and spinach is wilted, 8-10 minutes longer. Stir vegetables to combine; serve with chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 597mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ROASTED APRICOT CHICKEN WITH MINT AND SAGE BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Roasting the whole bird is our favorite way to cook chicken for a few reasons. It's super easy, it produces juicy and tender meat, and it's the best bang for your buck. And, you can cook up a batch of bone broth with all the leftover bones! This is also our go-to dish when having guests over. It's simple to prepare, tastes great, and yields quite a bit of food. We love roasted butternut squash, which pairs nicely with the clean flavors of sage and mint, We also love sauces, and this dish streamlines the sauce-making process by combining it with the roasting of the chicken.

Provided by Katherine & Ryan Harvey

Categories     HarperCollins     Chicken     Dinner     Butternut Squash     Kid-Friendly     Low Fat     Apricot     Healthy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the chicken and rub:
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoon Spanish paprika
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ghee or olive oil
1 (4- to 6-pound) whole chicken
3 plum tomatoes, cut into small dice
1/2 cup chopped dried Turkish apricots
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup golden raisins
3 cups Chicken Bone Broth
For the squash:
1 butternut squash, peeled, cut in half, and seeds removed, cut into small dice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon roughly chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons sea salt

Steps:

  • Prepare the rub and the chicken: Preheat the oven to 375°.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cinnamon, cumin, turmeric, paprika, sea salt, and ghee or oil. Add the chicken to the bowl and, using your hands, work the rub into the chicken, ensuring the entire chicken is coated.
  • In a deep cast-iron pot or slow cooker, combine the tomatoes, apricots, garlic, raisins, and broth. Place the chicken on top of the veggies and place the pot in the oven for 50 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 150°F.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to rest for 15 minutes. Bring the pot with the veggies and broth to a simmer over medium-low heat. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until reduced by half and thickened.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the butternut squash: Toss the squash with the olive oil, sea salt, fresh sage, and mint. Spread out in an even layer on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until knife-tender.
  • To finish the dish: Using a large knife and fork, carve the chicken meat from the carcass. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and mix thoroughly into the simmering sauce. Remove from the heat and serve over the roasted butternut squash.
  • Store leftover, refrigerated, for up to 1 week.

APRICOT-GLAZED CHICKEN



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This deliciously messy chicken is brushed with simple apricot glaze punctuated with hot pepper that produces a gorgeous amber lacquer when roasted.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup apricot jam
3 teaspoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 whole chicken, cut into parts (about 6 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, combine the jam, mustard, vinegar, olive oil, and cayenne. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then brush with the glaze.
  • Roast, basting with the glaze, for 10 minutes. Turn the chicken and roast for 10 minutes more. Baste the chicken with the glaze and roast 5 minutes more, or until the glaze is just crisp.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH APRICOT GLAZE



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The chef Fany Gerson makes her tangy and sweet roast chicken with an apricot glaze: a mixture of apricot jam, butter and garlic that is applied while the chicken is in the oven, keeping it juicy and flavorful inside and out. The apricot butter is also whisked into the pan drippings, along with shallots and red wine vinegar, to make a vibrant sauce.

Provided by Priya Krishna

Categories     dinner, poultry, main course

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (4-pound) chicken, at room temperature
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
1 lemon, halved
1 small onion, chopped
8 sprigs fresh thyme
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 to 5 cups chicken broth
5 garlic cloves (4 of them crushed, 1 of them minced)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
4 tablespoons apricot preserves
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup dried apricots, sliced
1 cup roasted salted pistachios, whole or coarsely chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 450 degrees with a rack set in the middle position.
  • Place the chicken on a cutting board and pat it dry with paper towels. Cut off and discard any extra fat hanging around the cavity, and season the cavity generously with salt and pepper. Squeeze the lemon all over the outside of the chicken and stuff the cavity with the chopped onion, 4 sprigs of thyme and at least one of the juiced lemon halves (both, if they'll fit). Tie the legs together with twine. Rub 1 tablespoon oil all over the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
  • Carefully pour 3 cups chicken broth into a rimmed baking sheet and scatter over the crushed garlic cloves and remaining 4 thyme sprigs. Place the chicken, breast-side up, on a rack set over the baking sheet. Roast the chicken for 15 minutes, then lower the heat to 375 degrees and continue roasting for 1 hour more. Add additional chicken stock to the pan, as needed, to keep it from becoming dry.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mash together the butter, 3 tablespoons apricot preserves and the minced garlic clove until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer 2 heaping tablespoons of the apricot butter to a small container and refrigerate. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons oil to the apricot butter in the bowl and whisk to thin the mixture into a glaze.
  • Baste the chicken with the glaze and continue roasting for another 30 minutes or so, basting again after 15 minutes. Continue roasting until the chicken is browned and the juices run clear when you insert a knife down to the bone between the leg and thigh. Loosely tent with foil if the skin is getting too brown before chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and tilt the chicken to release the juices from the cavity into the pan, then transfer the chicken to a carving board and let rest for 15 minutes. Strain the pan drippings, remove the fat and set aside.
  • While the chicken rests, in a small pan over medium heat, cook the shallot and vinegar until the vinegar is nearly all cooked away but the pan is not yet dry. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon apricot preserves and the reserved pan drippings, whisk together and bring to a simmer. Add the remaining cold apricot butter little by little, whisking constantly, and remove from the heat. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Carve chicken and serve with the seasoned jus, sliced apricots and pistachios if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1141, UnsaturatedFat 46 grams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 75 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 66 grams, SaturatedFat 23 grams, Sodium 1983 milligrams, Sugar 32 grams, TransFat 1 gram

APRICOT ROASTED CHICKEN



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Make and share this Apricot Roasted Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 lbs chicken parts
1/4 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons white wine (or chicken broth)
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Place chicken in a 13" x 9" baking dish; set aside.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook preserves, wine, honey, soy sauce, oil, pepper, ginger, red pepper flakes, and green onion just until bubbly.
  • Evenly pour over the chicken pieces. Bake for 45-55 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.2, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 88.1, Sodium 256.3, Carbohydrate 12.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 8, Protein 27.9

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.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES



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New cooks are intimidated by the idea of roasting a chicken, but nothing could be simpler. If you roast the chicken with some vegetables in the same pan for about an hour, you will have a moist, golden bird and savory accompaniments - all ready to eat at the same time. While they cook, you can set the table, watch the news, maybe make a dessert.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 whole carrots
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 medium-size yellow onions 4 sprigs fresh or 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
8 small white or red potatoes (about 1H inches in diameter)
1 whole chicken, about 3 1/2 pounds
3 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Preparing the Vegetables Peel the carrots and cut them crosswise into 1 1/2-inch-long pieces. Cut the thicker pieces in half lengthwise as well. Peel each onion and cut into quarters. Wash the potatoes under cold water to get rid of any dirt. Leave them whole and unpeeled. Scatter the carrots, onions, and potatoes on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking or roasting pan. Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper over them, and lay 2 sprigs of the rosemary on top. If you are using dried rosemary, put 1 tablespoon in the palm of your hand and crumble it over the vegetables.
  • Preparing the Chicken The giblets, which consist of the liver, gizzard, and heart, plus the neck, are usually in a package inside the cavity of the chicken, between the legs. Remove them and discard or refrigerate them to use later. If there is a pale-yellow chunk of fat on either side of the cavity, pull or cut it off and discard. Hold the chicken under cold running water and rinse it inside and out. Shake off excess water and pat dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the remaining 11/2 teaspoons of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper over the outside of the chicken, rubbing them all over the skin. Set the chicken, the breast side facing up, on top of some of the vegetables, with the remaining ones surrounding the bird. Insert a dial-type (not instant-read) thermometer into the breast, taking care that the rod of the thermometer does not touch any bones.
  • Roasting the Chicken Put the chicken in the center of the oven and set the timer for 30 minutes. When the timer rings, remove the pan from the oven and, using a large spoon, turn over the vegetables that surround the chicken. Don't bother with the vegetables under the chicken. Return the pan to the oven and set the timer for 30 more minutes. After 30 minutes, take the chicken out of the oven to check for doneness. Insert the tip of a small paring knife into the meat of the thigh where it attaches to the body. If the juices that run out are pink, the chicken needs to continue cooking for another 10 to 15 minutes. If the juices are clear, it is done. The meat thermometer should show a temperature of 170 degrees F to 180 degrees F when the chicken is done.
  • Carving the Chicken Carve the chicken according to the instructions on the preceding page. Scoop the vegetables out of the roasting pan and onto a serving platter. Remove the fat from the pan juices. Arrange the cut chicken pieces on top of vegetables, spoon some pan juices over the chicken and vegetables, scatter the 2 remaining rosemary sprigs on top and bring the dish to the table for serving.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH APRICOTS AND OLIVES



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This festive dish is a fairly easy main course for the Seder meal - or anytime. Marinating overnight leaves very little work on the day of serving, but two hours is enough to infuse the chicken with tangy citrus and the sumac. Dried apricots, already more tart than sweet, are marinated along with the chicken and become almost savory in the oven. Using pitted Castelvetrano olives will save you a lot of elbow grease, and their meaty texture and mild flavor are perfect here. After roasting together, everything goes under the broiler to deeply brown and thicken the cooking juices into a tasty sauce.

Provided by Susan Spungen

Categories     dinner, poultry, main course

Time 3h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 1/2 to 4 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (see Note)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, plus 1 lemon, sliced and seeded
1/4 cup fresh blood orange or regular orange juice
1/4 cup honey
4 to 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3 tablespoons ground sumac
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup (6 ounces) dried apricots
1 cup (4 ounces) pitted Castelvetrano olives with 2 tablespoons brine
4 large or 8 small shallots, roots trimmed, peeled and cut lengthwise into quarters or halves
1/4 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Slash each piece of chicken through the skin a few times, about 1 inch deep. Season with the salt and pepper and place in a large bowl or large resealable plastic bag. Whisk lemon juice, orange juice, honey, garlic, thyme, sumac and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl to combine. Add lemon slices, apricots, olives and olive brine. Pour the marinade over the chicken and cover tightly or remove as much air as possible before sealing it. Set on a small sheet pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours, turning the bag from time to time.
  • Position a rack 8 inches from the broiler heat source. Place an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and heat oven to 450 degrees. Toss shallots with remaining tablespoon oil and spread out on a large sheet pan, cut sides down. Place on the lower rack and cook, turning once, until starting to turn golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and use your hands and a slotted spoon to scoop the chicken, apricots, lemon slices and olives onto the pan, reserving the marinade. Arrange in an even layer with the chicken skin side up and return to the oven. Cook for 15 minutes, baste the chicken with the drippings, and cook until chicken juices run clear, about 10 minutes longer. Remove the pan from the oven. Heat the broiler to high.
  • Pour the reserved marinade and wine over the chicken, and broil until the chicken is browned and the liquid is thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. If the apricots start to get too dark, turn them over in the sauce. Transfer to a platter. If you used chicken breasts, cut them in half. Pour the sauce over everything or serve it on the side.

ROAST CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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An easy-to-prepare one-dish recipe. A combination of blue ribbon recipes I've found all over the internet and fused together. Feel free to substitute a bit here and there to make it your own.

Provided by Chonchos

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 red potatoes, cut into large cubes
1 (16 ounce) package carrots, cut diagonally into bite-size pieces
1 stalk celery, cut diagonally into bite-size pieces
1 sweet onion, sliced - divided
1 (4.5 pound) whole chicken
salt and ground black pepper to taste
garlic powder, or to taste
½ cup cubed margarine, divided
1 large lemon, sliced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 stalk celery, cut into 3 pieces
1 ⅔ tablespoons minced garlic

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 385 degrees F (196 degrees C).
  • Pour olive oil into a large bowl; toss potatoes, carrots, bite-size pieces of celery, and 3/4 of the sliced onion in the oil to coat. Set remaining onion aside. Transfer oiled vegetables to a large cast iron skillet.
  • Rinse chicken and pat thoroughly dry with paper towels. Generously season the chicken, inside and out, with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Place the remaining 1/4 of the sliced onion, 1/4 cup margarine, lemon slices, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and large pieces of celery into the cavity of the chicken.
  • Place the chicken atop the oiled vegetables; scatter remaining 1/4 cup of margarine pieces and 1 2/3 tablespoon minced garlic in small amounts around the vegetables.
  • Roast chicken and vegetables in the preheated oven until the skin is browned and crisp, the vegetables are tender, and an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh reads 165 degrees F (75 degrees C), about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Let chicken rest for 10 minutes before carving and serving with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 145.5 mg, Fat 45.6 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 50.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 413.9 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

ROAST CHICKEN WITH APRICOT-ROSEMARY GLAZE



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Make and share this Roast Chicken with Apricot-Rosemary Glaze recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MarieRynr

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 ounce) jar apricot preserves
1/2 cup apricot nectar
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
6 cloves garlic, minced
5 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
3 (3 1/2 lb) chicken, each cut into 8 pieces,patted dry
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

Steps:

  • Position one rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 450*F.
  • Stir preserves, nectar,vinegar, garlic and rosemary in medium saucepan over low heat until preserves melt.
  • Transfer 1/2 cup glaze to bowl; reserve.
  • Arrange chicken breasts and wings on 1 large rimmed baking sheet.
  • Arrange thighs and drumsticks on second rimmed sheet.
  • Brush chicken with 1 cup glaze; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast until chicken is cooked through and glaze forms sticky coating, brushing 2 more times with remaining glaze in pan, about 1 hour.
  • Increase oven temperature to 500*F.
  • Roast until chicken begins to brown, about 10 minutes longer.
  • Transfer chicken to platter.
  • Scrape pan juices and any browned bits from baking sheets into glass measuring cup.
  • Spoon off fat from top of juices.
  • Add enough broth to juices to mesure 1 3/4 cups sauce.
  • Bring sauce to simmer in small saucepan over medium high heat, whisking in enough reserved glaze to flavor and thicken sauce as desired.
  • Serve chicken with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1014.1, Fat 55, SaturatedFat 15.7, Cholesterol 271.7, Sodium 299.5, Carbohydrate 61.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 35.3, Protein 68.8

Tips:

  • Selecting the Right Chicken: Choose a whole chicken that is plump and has moist, pink skin. Avoid any chicken with bruises or tears in the skin.
  • Preparing the Apricot Glaze: Combine apricot preserves, butter, honey, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  • Stuffing the Chicken: Place the chicken breast-side up in a roasting pan. Season the cavity with salt and pepper, then stuff with the apricot halves.
  • Glazing the Chicken: Brush the chicken generously with the apricot glaze. Make sure to coat the entire surface of the chicken, including the wings and legs.
  • Roasting the Chicken: Place the roasting pan in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Adding Vegetables: While the chicken is roasting, prepare the vegetables. Cut the carrots, celery, and potatoes into 1-inch pieces. Add them to the roasting pan around the chicken for the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Conclusion:

Apricot Roast Chicken with Vegetables is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of sweet apricots, savory chicken, and roasted vegetables creates a delicious and balanced dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe is easy to follow and can be customized to your liking. For example, you can use different types of fruit, such as peaches or plums, in the glaze. You can also add herbs, such as thyme or rosemary, to the chicken or vegetables for extra flavor. No matter how you choose to make it, Apricot Roast Chicken with Vegetables is a delicious and impressive dish that is sure to become a favorite.

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