ROASTED CHICKEN WITH DATES, CITRUS, AND OLIVES

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Be sure to squeeze the juice of the roasted citrus over the final dish before serving for just the right balance of sweet and tart.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 whole chicken (about 5 pounds), cut into 10 pieces ( watch video)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, quartered
1 orange, quartered, plus 1/2 cup fresh juice (from 2 to 3 oranges)
1/4 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
12 large soft dates, such as medjool or khadrawi, halved and pitted
3 sprigs thyme
1 cup large green olives, such as Cerignola

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large roasting pan, season chicken with salt and pepper; drizzle with oil. Squeeze lemon and orange over chicken, then add fruit to pan. Add wine, orange juice, half of dates, and thyme. Roast 25 minutes.
  • Remove pan from oven; rotate chicken pieces if browning unevenly. Add olives and remaining dates. Roast until a thermometer inserted in chicken breast (avoiding bone) registers 160 degrees, about 15 minutes more. Transfer chicken and citrus to a platter.
  • Place roasting pan over high heat, mashing some of dates with the back of a wooden spoon, until sauce is reduced and thickened, about 3 minutes. Pour over chicken; serve.

Jenny Dari
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I think this dish would be even better if it was served with a side of rice or potatoes.


Dan Saida
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit. It's one of my go-to recipes for dinner parties.


Anish Mandal
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This dish is a little too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes.


Butsha Esau
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I'm allergic to oranges, so I used grapefruit instead. It worked out great!


Steven Hull
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I'm not a big fan of olives, but I still enjoyed this dish. The chicken and dates were so flavorful that I didn't even miss the olives.


Shoail Malakzai
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Lady Zeta
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I made this dish for my family, and they all loved it! My kids especially loved the sweet and tangy sauce.


David Machika
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This dish is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll use less dates and oranges next time.


Ramchandra Gurung
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The sweetness of the dates and oranges complements the savory chicken and olives perfectly.


Debrah Kirksey
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made a big batch of roasted chicken on Sunday, and I used the leftovers to make this dish on Tuesday.


Hassanali Ali
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The chicken came out a little dry. I think I might have overcooked it.


Raheel Khano
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and impressive, but it's also easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner.


Ruwayda Khaliif
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish without any problems.


henry cheasen
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This roasted chicken with dates, citrus, and olives was a hit at our dinner party! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the combination of fruits and olives added a unique and delicious touch.