Best 15 Roast Chicken With Fig Plantain And Red Onion Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and flavorful roast chicken recipe that is sure to impress your family and friends? If so, then look no further than this scrumptious recipe for roast chicken with fig plantain and red onion. This dish combines juicy roasted chicken with sweet and tangy caramelized figs, creamy plantains, and aromatic red onions for a truly unforgettable culinary experience. With its vibrant colors, tantalizing aromas, and explosion of flavors, this roast chicken dish is perfect for special occasions or casual family gatherings alike. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a mouthwatering meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH FRESH FIGS AND ONIONS



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This recipe looked so good I wanted to save it before I lost it. I hope to try it soon. I found it in Longo's Experience magazine where it's part of an add for Maple Leaf Foods. It's a combination of sweet figs, carmelized onion and roast chicken. It's easy to make and looks good enough for company. Tip: To get a correct reading when using a thermometer, make sure it�s not touching any bone, and is inserted in the dark meat, which takes longer to cook.

Provided by Dreamer in Ontario

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon lemon rind, finely grated
3 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped plus 1 whole sprig
1 lemon, rinsed and quartered
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 whole chicken, about 3-1/2 lbs (1.5 kg)
2 medium onions, cut into eighths
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 fresh figs, whole, halved and quartered or 2 peaches, halved and quartered
rosemary sprig (to garnish)
1 lemon, rinsed and quartered (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the lemon rind, parsley, garlic, chopped rosemary, and olive oil. Coat the chicken with this mixture, and place the whole sprig of rosemary and half the lemon into the cavity of the chicken,and reserving half lemon for placing around pan when roasting.
  • Place the chicken in a roasting pan and arrange the onion and remaining lemon half around it, sprinkling with the soy sauce and oil.
  • (Optional: Add an additional quartered lemon to pan, to roast around the chicken, and add as a garnish to each serving.).
  • Roast the chicken in a 375 degree F (190 degree C) oven for 45 minutes.
  • Arrange the figs around the chicken, and continue to cook for about 30 to 45 minutes until done ,or when the temperature reaches 185 degrees F (85 degrees C) when measured with a thermometer in the thigh (see tip in recipe description).
  • Discarding the half lemon and rosemary sprig; transfer the chicken, onions, and figs to a platter and serve garnished with fresh rosemary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 896.7, Fat 64.5, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 243.8, Sodium 986.5, Carbohydrate 17.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 11.2, Protein 60

ROAST CHICKEN WITH PLANTAINS AND ONIONS



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Serious comfort food here. Well seasoned chicken with tender, carmelized onions and plaintains. I like to remove the skin after cooking, not before, in order to keep the chicken moist during baking. While we prefer breasts and thighs, you can use whichever pieces you prefer. I've done some minor revisions to this recipe from Canadian Living.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon hot paprika or 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon pepper, fresh ground (divided)
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 lbs chicken breasts, and thighs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 large ripe plantains, peeled and sliced
6 garlic cloves, sliced
3 onions, sliced
1/2 cup chicken broth or 1/2 cup white wine
2 limes, quartered

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In small bowl, combine paprika, cumin, the salt and 1/2 tsp of the pepper. Rub over under the skin of the chicken breasts and thighs.
  • In shallow Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Place chicken pieces skin side down and cook 3-5 minutes until chicken is browned. Transfer to plate.
  • Using the same pan, brown the plantains, turning once, about 2 minutes. Transfer to plate.
  • Drain off any fat in pan. Add garlic, onions and remaining salt and pepper. Cook until onions are softened, 5 minutes. Add broth or wine and bring to boil, scraping up brown bits from bottom of pan.
  • Layer plantains on top of the onions. Arrange chicken and any accumulated juices on top. Bake in oven until juices run clear when chicken is pierced and skin is crispy, about 40 minutes.
  • Serve with lime wedges to squeeze over top.

SHEET PAN MOJO CHICKEN AND PLANTAINS



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Inspired by the mouthwatering Cuban mojo marinade, we blended together a mix of orange juice, lime juice, jalapeno, garlic, herbs and olive oil. (Sweet oranges add a burst of flavor and stand in for the sour oranges typically used.) Use it to marinate chicken thighs and set some aside to drizzle all over perfectly roasted chicken and plantains.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup fresh orange juice, plus 1 orange sliced into rounds
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 to 2 limes)
5 cloves garlic (2 smashed, 3 minced)
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh mint, plus more for topping
1/2 cup fresh parsley, plus more for topping
8 small skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 green-yellow plantains, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 large red onion, cut through the root into wedges

Steps:

  • Combine the orange juice, lime juice, smashed garlic, jalapeno, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a blender. Puree until combined, then let sit 5 minutes. Turn the blender back on and slowly pour in 1/2 cup olive oil. Remove 1/4 cup of the mixture and set aside for the marinade. Add the mint and parsley to the remaining mixture in the blender and puree again until smooth; season with salt and pepper. Transfer the sauce to a bowl; cover and refrigerate.
  • Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper. Place in a large bowl and add the reserved 1/4 cup marinade, the minced garlic, cumin and oregano. Rub all over the chicken until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 450˚ F. Let the chicken come to room temperature while the oven preheats. Toss the plantains and red onion on a rimmed baking sheet with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Spread out on the baking sheet. Nestle the chicken, skin-side up, and orange slices among the plantains and onion.
  • Roast until the plantains are tender when pierced with a knife, about 20 minutes. Remove the plantains to a cutting board and stand them up on a cut side. Flatten the plantains with the bottom of a measuring cup or ramekin, then return to the baking sheet, setting them flat in the pan juices.
  • Return the pan to the oven and roast until the chicken is browned, crisp and cooked through, 20 to 25 more minutes. Sprinkle with chopped mint and parsley; serve with the sauce.

PERFECT ROAST CHICKEN



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For the perfect roast chicken dinner every time, try this popular recipe from Ina Garten, Food Network's Barefoot Contessa.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (5 to 6 pound) roasting chicken
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large bunch fresh thyme, plus 20 sprigs
1 lemon, halved
1 head garlic, cut in half crosswise
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted
1 large yellow onion, thickly sliced
4 carrots cut into 2-inch chunks
1 bulb of fennel, tops removed, and cut into wedges
Olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Remove the chicken giblets. Rinse the chicken inside and out. Remove any excess fat and leftover pin feathers and pat the outside dry. Liberally salt and pepper the inside of the chicken. Stuff the cavity with the bunch of thyme, both halves of lemon, and all the garlic. Brush the outside of the chicken with the butter and sprinkle again with salt and pepper. Tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body of the chicken. Place the onions, carrots, and fennel in a roasting pan. Toss with salt, pepper, 20 sprigs of thyme, and olive oil. Spread around the bottom of the roasting pan and place the chicken on top.
  • Roast the chicken for 1 1/2 hours, or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh. Remove the chicken and vegetables to a platter and cover with aluminum foil for about 20 minutes. Slice the chicken onto a platter and serve it with the vegetables.

CHICKEN WITH ONIONS AND FIGS



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Friends and family can't get enough of tender chicken thighs in a sweet onion and fig sauce. When prepared this way, the meat turns out moist every time.-Helen Conwell, Fairhope, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 large red onions, halved and sliced
3 tablespoons butter
10 dried figs, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. Add the figs, honey, lemon juice, garlic and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until mixture is thick, stirring occasionally., Place chicken in two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Spoon onion mixture over chicken. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a thermometer reads 180°. Serve with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 169mg cholesterol, Sodium 463mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 45g protein.

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH FIGS AND ROSEMARY



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This is truly one of the easiest company-worthy chicken dishes out there. Marinated with citrus zest and rosemary then quickly roasted at high heat, the chicken turns golden, juicy and richly flavored, while the figs cook down into sweet jammy puddles. Use your favorite bone-in chicken parts here, or a mix of pieces. Or if you're starting with a cut up small whole bird (here's a video demonstrating how to do that), add a couple of drumsticks or thighs to reach the 4 1/2 pounds you'll need.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken parts
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
2 rosemary sprigs, needles removed from stems (discard the stems)
2 garlic cloves, grated on a microplane or finely minced
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange or lemon zest, plus optional orange or lemon wedges for serving
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound ripe figs, stemmed and quartered lengthwise
1 to 2 jalapeño or red chile peppers, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss chicken with salt, rosemary, garlic, citrus zest and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight (the longer the better).
  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Spread chicken pieces out on two rimmed baking sheets, making sure there is plenty of room between the pieces. Arrange figs among the chicken pieces, then scatter jalapeño slices on top. Drizzle everything generously with olive oil.
  • Roast, switching the position of the baking pans after 15 minutes so everything browns evenly, until the chicken is golden and cooked through. This should take about 25 to 30 minutes for the breast meat, and 30 to 40 for the dark meat. Serve chicken with the orange or lemon wedges for squeezing, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 817, UnsaturatedFat 36 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 57 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1000 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROAST CHICKEN WITH HERB BUTTER, ONIONS AND GARLIC



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Categories     Chicken     Garlic     Herb     Onion     Poultry     Roast     Kid-Friendly     Back to School     Dinner     Fall     Winter     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Small Plates

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley plus 3 large sprigs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme plus 3 large sprigs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary plus 3 small sprigs
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds, crushed
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 7- to 71/4-pound roasting chicken, rinsed, patted dry
3 medium onions, peeled, quartered lengthwise (do not remove root end)
14 garlic cloves, peeled
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 teaspoons all purpose flour

Steps:

  • Mix butter, chopped herbs, fennel seeds and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt in bowl; blend well. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
  • Position rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 400°F. Sprinkle main cavity of chicken with salt and pepper; fill with herb sprigs. Starting at neck end, slide fingers under skin of breast and upper part of legs, loosening skin. Spread 3 tablespoons herb butter under skin on breast and upper leg meat. Place chicken on rack in large roasting pan; tie legs together loosely to hold shape. Scatter onions around chicken. Brush chicken and onions with 2 tablespoons herb butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Roast chicken 30 minutes. Remove pan from oven. Scatter garlic cloves around chicken. Brush chicken, onions and garlic with 1 tablespoon herb butter. Roast chicken and vegetables 30 minutes. Reserve 1 tablespoon herb butter for sauce; brush remainder on chicken and vegetables. Continue to roast until chicken is golden and thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 180°F, about 30 minutes longer. Insert wooden spoon into main cavity; tilt chicken so that juices drain into pan. Transfer chicken to platter; surround with onions and garlic. Tent with foil.
  • Set roasting pan over medium-high heat. Add broth and wine; bring to simmer, scraping up browned bits. Pour pan juices into large glass measuring cup. Spoon off fat; discard fat. Pour juices into medium saucepan. Stir reserved 1 tablespoon herb butter and flour in small bowl to smooth paste. Bring pan juices to simmer; whisk in paste. Simmer sauce until slightly thickened, whisking occasionally, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve chicken with sauce.

PAPRIKA ROAST CHICKEN WITH SWEET ONION



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Provided by Ian Knauer

Categories     Chicken     Onion     Roast     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Cinnamon     Gourmet     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 whole chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), cut into serving pieces
1 sweet onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500°F with rack in upper third.
  • Mix oil with spices, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl, then add chicken and onion, tossing to coat. Arrange chicken, skin side up, and onion in a 3-quart shallow baking dish.
  • Bake until chicken is just cooked through and skin is golden, about 30 minutes. Skim any fat from pan juices in dish.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH FIG, PLANTAIN, AND RED ONION



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Just a healthy, delicious, and easy meal.

Provided by JohnsnowNW

Categories     Baked and Roasted Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 chicken leg quarters
½ large red onion, chopped
1 ripe plantain, sliced
6 fresh figs, stems removed
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
  • Place chicken quarters in a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Arrange onion, plantain, figs, and garlic around chicken quarters and season with rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  • Whisk olive oil and balsamic vinegar together in a bowl; pour over chicken quarters. Pour water into casserole dish.
  • Place casserole dish in the preheated oven; reduce temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Bake until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.3 g, Cholesterol 69.9 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 72.6 mg, Sugar 24.2 g

ROASTED VEGETABLE CHICKEN



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A whole chicken roasted with onion, carrots, celery and potatoes. Hearty and delicious on a cold evening, or any time!

Provided by sal

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (4 pound) whole chicken
salt and pepper to taste
6 whole onions
4 carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
4 stalks celery, chopped
6 potatoes, peeled
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste; place in a large roasting pan. Arrange vegetables around chicken, add water to the bottom of the pan, and cover pan tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Roast at in preheated oven, basting occasionally, for 2 hours, removing the foil for the last half hour or so of cooking. Roast until chicken is golden brown and a thermometer inserted into the thigh reaches 165 degrees F (74 C). Let chicken rest 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.6 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 147.8 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

BALSAMIC CHICKEN WITH RED ONIONS AND POTATOES



Balsamic Chicken with Red Onions and Potatoes image

Easy chicken dish that is bound to impress your family and friends!

Provided by stmwood

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or more to taste
3 red potatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
¼ cup minced fresh parsley
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 whole split chicken breasts with skin
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 large red onion, cut into wedges
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Pour 1 tablespoon oil into a baking dish. Arrange potato slices in the bottom of the dish.
  • Mix parsley and garlic together in a small bowl.
  • Season underside of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Loosen skin and push parsley and garlic mixture underneath.
  • Place chicken on top of potatoes in the dish. Arrange onion wedges around chicken. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and balsamic vinegar over chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, basting occasionally with juices, until an instant-read thermometers inserted into the center reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 163 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 60.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 355.1 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

GARLIC-BUTTER RUBBED CHICKEN WITH ROASTED ORANGES AND RED ONIONS



Garlic-Butter Rubbed Chicken with Roasted Oranges and Red Onions image

The age-old pairing of chicken and citrus gets a delicious update. Orange wedges stand in where lemon often appears, and red onions provide a piquant balance. Slices of each cook inside the chicken and alongside it. The meat is kept moist and the skin crisp, thanks to a few tablespoons of orange-garlic butter rubbed in between.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 garlic clove, minced
Coarse salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
2 navel oranges (preferably organic), 1 zested, both cut into 2-inch wedges
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme, plus a few sprigs
1 whole chicken (4 to 4 1/2 pounds)
2 red onions, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Mash garlic and 1 teaspoon salt into a paste.
  • Combine garlic paste, butter, zest, and chopped thyme. Gently separate skin from breast of chicken, and rub half of the butter mixture under the skin on each side. Season with salt.
  • Fill cavity with 2 orange wedges, 1 onion wedge, and thyme sprigs. Place chicken, breast side up, on a rimmed baking sheet, and tuck wings under. Tie legs together with kitchen twine. Scatter remaining oranges and onions around chicken. Dot oranges and onions with 1 tablespoon butter mixture.
  • Roast for 30 minutes. Brush chicken with remaining butter mixture. Flip oranges and onions. Rotate sheet, and roast for 15 minutes more. Remove oranges and onions if caramelized. Roast chicken until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh reaches 165 degrees, 10 to 15 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH RHUBARB AND RED ONION



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This easy yet robust dish celebrates rhubarb's savory side. Here, a bit of honey, some sliced sweet red onion and the rich juices of roasted chicken thighs and drumsticks temper its tartness. Serve this dish with a crackly baguette or some rice to catch the tangy sauce at the bottom of the pan. It's the best part.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, poultry, main course

Time 45m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks (see Tip)
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal), plus more as needed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
1 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges
5 thyme sprigs
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
8 ounces rhubarb stalks, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)
3 tablespoons honey, plus more to taste
1/2 cup cilantro or mint leaves and tender stems, torn

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees and line sheet pan with parchment paper. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season all over with coriander, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Place onion wedges on the prepared sheet pan and lightly season with more salt and pepper. Add chicken and thyme sprigs to the pan and drizzle 3 tablespoons oil over everything. Toss until well coated, then spread chicken and onions in a single layer. Roast for 10 minutes.
  • While the chicken is in the oven, combine rhubarb and 3 tablespoons honey in a medium bowl. Lightly drizzle with oil, add a pinch of salt and pepper, and toss until rhubarb is well coated.
  • Remove chicken from oven and carefully spoon rhubarb onto the hot pan around the onions and chicken. Continue roasting until the chicken is cooked through, and the rhubarb and onion are tender and caramelized, 25 to 35 minutes longer, tossing the rhubarb and onions (not the chicken) once about halfway through.
  • Stir the rhubarb and onions very well, making sure to incorporate all the browned bits and chicken juices from the bottom of the pan (this is the tastiest part). Then sample a piece of rhubarb. If it's very tart, drizzle with a little more honey, tossing well. Serve chicken with rhubarb-onion mixture garnished with herbs.

CITRUS-SPIKED CHICKEN WITH ROASTED RED ONIONS



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Spike up your chicken with a citrus tang - and make it low-fat by removing the skin before you cook

Provided by Lesley Waters

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 orange
1 lemon
4 tbsp fine cut marmalade , Tiptree Orange and Tangerine Fine Cut are best
2 tbsp olive oil
4 boneless chicken breast fillets , skin on or off
a small bunch of fresh thyme
3 medium red onions , peeled and cut into thin wedges
200g couscous
1 tbsp fresh parsley , chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6/fan oven 180C. Cut the orange and lemon in halves and squeeze juice from one half of each fruit into a small bowl. Mix in the marmalade and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Season well and set aside.
  • Cut 3-4 diagonal slashes in each chicken breast, then stuff a sprig of thyme in each slash. Put chicken and onion into a large gratin dish or roasting tin.
  • Cut the remaining orange and lemon halves into thin wedges, arrange around the chicken and onion and spoon marmalade mixture over the top. Scatter over a few more thyme sprigs and season with black pepper. (You can prepare up to this point a couple of hours ahead, and keep in the fridge covered in cling film.)
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and cooked through. Ten minutes before you are ready to serve, prepare the couscous according to the packet instructions, then stir in remaining olive oil and chopped parsley.
  • Put a chicken breast on each plate, surround with the onion and fruit wedges and spoon juices over. Serve the couscous in a bowl, for people to help themselves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 48 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 38 grams protein, Sodium 0.25 milligram of sodium

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH ONION GRAVY



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Mashed Parsnips and Potatoes make a fine side dish to our Roasted Chicken with Onion Gravy. The potatoes soak up the extra gravy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 four- to five-pound chicken
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 medium white onions
2 lemons
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups Homemade Chicken Stock Homemade Chicken Stock, or low-sodium canned

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 500 degrees. Rinse chicken, and pat dry with paper towels. Season inside with salt and pepper. Slice 2 onions crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick rings. Place in a single layer in a roasting pan, about 13-by-16 inches. Slice 1 lemon into 1/4-inch-thick rings, and place on top of onions. Cut remaining onion and lemon into wedges, and stuff into cavity of chicken. Tie legs together with kitchen twine, and place on bed of onions and lemon. Brush with melted butter, and cook, basting occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Cover with foil if skin gets too brown. Transfer chicken to platter or cutting board to rest while making gravy.
  • Place pan with onions and drippings over medium heat. Sprinkle with flour, and stir constantly until well combined. Add chicken stock, and cook, stirring occasionally, until gravy thickens, about 3 minutes. Strain, discarding solids, and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot over chicken.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: For the best results, use a whole chicken that weighs between 3 and 4 pounds. A larger chicken will take longer to cook and may not cook evenly.
  • Prep your chicken: Before cooking, remove any excess fat from the chicken and pat it dry. This will help the skin crisp up.
  • Season your chicken: Generously season the chicken with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the chicken.
  • Roast your chicken: Place the chicken in a roasting pan and cook it in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Be sure to check the chicken regularly to make sure it is not overcooked.
  • Make the fig, plantain, and red onion salsa: While the chicken is roasting, make the salsa by combining chopped figs, plantains, red onions, and cilantro. Season the salsa with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
  • Serve the chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving. Serve the chicken with the fig, plantain, and red onion salsa.

Conclusion:

This roast chicken with fig, plantain, and red onion salsa is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is roasted to perfection and the salsa is a refreshing and flavorful complement. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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