ROAST CHICKEN WITH DRIED FRUIT AND ALMONDS

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Categories     Chicken     Fruit     Nut     Roast     Sauté     Hanukkah     Sukkot     Dinner     Dried Fruit     Prune     Date     Almond     Kosher     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 pounds onions, thinly sliced
1 pound pitted prunes, halved
12 ounces pitted dates, halved
10 ounces dried apricot halves (about 2 cups)
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 (4- to 4 1/2-pound) chickens, rinsed, patted dry
1 teaspoon turmeric, divided
1 1/2 cups (or more) water
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat 6 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until deep golden brown, about 30 minutes; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer onions to large bowl; mix in prunes, dates, apricots, sugar, and cinnamon. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread fruit mixture over bottom of large roasting pan. Tuck chicken wing tips under. Rub each chicken with 1/2 tablespoon remaining olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric. Sprinkle each with salt and pepper; place chickens, side by side, atop fruit mixture. Pour 11/2 cups water around chickens. Roast chickens 1 hour. Turn pan around; add more water to fruit mixture by 1/4 cupfuls if beginning to dry. Continue to roast chickens until brown and juices run clear when thigh is pierced, about 45 minutes.
  • Transfer chickens to carving board; let stand 10 minutes. Spoon fruit onto platter; top with chickens and any accumulated juices. Sprinkle with almonds and serve.

THABELANG LIHLAI
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This dish was a hit with my family. Everyone loved the crispy skin and juicy meat.


maripac1
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I loved the combination of dried fruit and almonds in this dish. It added a nice sweetness and crunch to the chicken.


Annmarie Francis
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I would definitely make this again.


Gavin England
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The chicken was a little dry. I think I would cook it for a little less time next time.


Ayman Fawzy
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This dish was a little too sweet for my taste. I think I would use less dried fruit next time.


Jannat Umar
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I followed the recipe and the chicken turned out great. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy. The dried fruit and almonds added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


A.S.T Pvt. Ltd.
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This was a great recipe. The chicken was very moist and the dried fruit and almonds added a nice flavor. I would definitely make this again.


Fayomi Favour
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always so moist and flavorful. I also love the combination of dried fruit and almonds. It's a great way to add a little something extra to a classic dish.


Ghulaam Mustafa
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This dish was easy to make and very delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the dried fruit and almonds added a great flavor. I served it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes and it was a hit with my family.


Babita Devi
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfect. The skin was crispy and golden brown, and the meat was juicy and flavorful. The dried fruit and almonds added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. This is a great recipe for a special


Dianne Cravo
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This roast chicken was a hit! The dried fruit and almonds added a delicious sweet and nutty flavor to the chicken. The chicken was also very moist and tender. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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