ROASTED CHICKEN WITH BOURBON PEAR BUTTER GLAZE

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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups unsweetened pear sauce (like applesauce, but pear)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup bourbon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
Juice of 2 lemons (save the rinds for the chickens)
Two 3- to 4-pound chickens
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
1 bulb fennel, quartered, fronds reserved for garnish
1 bulb fennel, shaved on a mandolin (or sliced very thinly), fronds reserved for garnish
Juice of 1 lemon
Olive oil, for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the pear butter glaze: Combine the pear sauce, sugar, bourbon, cardamom and lemon juice in a saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, until it reduces by half, 25 to 30 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of the glaze to slather on the chickens as they cook, and the rest for serving.
  • For the roasted chicken: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Pat the chickens dry and sprinkle liberally all over with salt and pepper. Divide the rosemary, lemon rinds and fennel between the cavities of both chickens. Tie the legs with butcher's twine and tuck the wings under the chickens.
  • Place the chickens in a roasting pan and roast for 45 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and slather the chickens generously with the reserved pear butter glaze. Roast until the juices run clear when pricked, 15 to 20 more minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes to allow for carryover cooking.
  • For the fennel salad: Meanwhile, toss the shaved fennel with the lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste and place on a platter.
  • Slather the chickens generously with more of the pear butter glaze and put the chickens on top of the shaved fennel salad. Garnish with fennel fronds. Serve with the remaining glaze.

David Brandon
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This recipe is a little time consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


Mustifa Mustifa
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The bourbon pear butter glaze is a great way to add a little something extra to the chicken.


Taha Joining
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Faqeer Mohammad lighari Faqeer Mohammad lighari
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


jewel mary christian
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This recipe is a waste of time and money. The chicken was tough and the glaze was too sweet.


Yvonne Casey O Connell
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken turned out dry. The glaze was good, but the chicken was overcooked.


X ToNy
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the cleanup is a breeze.


Lucian Quinonez
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I love the fact that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have bourbon, pears, and butter on hand.


Nana Konadu
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This dish is a little pricey, but it's worth every penny. The chicken is high quality and the glaze is made with real bourbon and pears.


Muzzammil Sindhi
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish changed my mind. The bourbon pear butter glaze is incredible and the chicken is cooked to perfection.


SK ziaru Rahaman Words Famous lavar you
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the glaze is rich and flavorful.


Jennette Jenkins
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Faith Collin
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The bourbon pear butter glaze is a great way to add a little sweetness and complexity to the chicken.


Du Do
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This recipe is a little time consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish that's perfect for a special occasion.


MRy Chanda
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd pleaser. The chicken is always cooked to perfection and the glaze is to die for.


Mehedi patha মেহেদী পাতা
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This roasted chicken with bourbon pear butter glaze was a hit at our dinner party! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect balance of sweet and savory.