FRUIT-GLAZED ROAST CHICKEN
Whenever I want to serve a special meal with a little flair, this is the recipe I reach for. To round out the dinner, I serve oven-roasted potatoes and a salad.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Place four lemon quarters in body cavity of each chicken. Skewer chicken openings; tie drumsticks together. Place chickens, breast side up, on a rack in a large roasting pan; bake at 375° for 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 180°. , Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the broth, vinegar, lemon juice, apricots, brown sugar, raisins, ginger and salt. Process until smooth; set aside. , In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook, uncovered, for 7 minutes or until thickened. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the pears, peaches, apricots and prunes; pour hot syrup over fruit. Let stand 10 minutes; drain and set aside. , Remove chickens from oven; spread with apricot mixture. Return to the oven for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before carving. , Thicken pan drippings for gravy if desired. Place chickens on serving platter; spoon fruit mixture around chickens. Garnish with lemon leaves if desired. Serve with gravy if desired.
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Feyruz Amir
[email protected]This recipe sounds like a great way to add some flavor to a boring chicken dish. I'll definitely be trying it soon.
Lasha Enriquez
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe sounds delicious. I might have to give it a try.
Wellingtone philip Ochieng
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to make a simple chicken dish more interesting. I can't wait to try it!
H.M. ubaidullah sarkar
[email protected]I love the idea of using fruit to glaze the chicken. It sounds like a great way to add some extra flavor.
Ahram Bin
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious. I'm definitely going to try it the next time I have a dinner party.
Muhammad Kaahif
[email protected]I'm going to try this recipe with different fruits next time. I think it would be great with a mix of berries.
surya Tamang
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made a chicken salad with the leftovers and it was delicious.
TOFAN PLAYS
[email protected]I love the combination of fruits in the glaze. It really gives the chicken a unique and delicious flavor.
Auwal Mukhtar Kawule
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a weeknight dinner. It was easy to make and the chicken was cooked to perfection.
Raju Ahaamed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The glaze was so good that I ate the whole thing!
Brandon Amaya
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to add some flavor to a simple chicken dish. The glaze is easy to make and really elevates the chicken.
Hadi khan KaKar
[email protected]I've never made roast chicken before, but this recipe made it easy. The chicken was juicy and the glaze was perfect.
ZKJIGAR G
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover fruit. I used a mix of apples, oranges, and cranberries for the glaze and it was delicious.
K Davis
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and the glaze.
Thapelo Pipadibe
[email protected]This was a great recipe. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Zaki Subhan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was cooked to perfection and the glaze was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Tessa Evans
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so easy to make and always turns out great. I usually use a mix of fruits for the glaze, depending on what I have on hand.
Mobasar Mobasar
[email protected]This was my first time making roast chicken and it came out perfectly. The glaze was easy to make and added a wonderful flavor to the chicken.
Urgen Stephen
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The fruit glaze is so delicious and really elevates the chicken.
Yvonne Heavens
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and savory.