ROASTED CHICKEN WITH LEMON-GLAZED RHUBARB
A tangy rhubarb-lemon glaze gives roasted chicken a touch of sweetness and a deeply golden, crunchy skin. The rhubarb, which is cooked in the oven along with the chicken (but in a separate pan), becomes syrupy and soft, scented with thyme, coriander and fresh ginger. Some of the rhubarb mixture is brushed over the bird to help bronze its skin, while the rest makes a chutney-like condiment to serve alongside. If you have thin-skinned, mildly sweet Meyer lemons, you can skip the blanching in Step 3 and add the slices straight from the rhubarb pan. Regular lemons, especially those with a lot of the bitter white pith, really benefit from a brief blanch. This dish is wonderful over polenta or rice, which can absorb both chicken and rhubarb juices. Add a simple green salad (spinach is especially nice here), and dinner is done.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, poultry, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine salt, ground coriander, lemon zest, ginger, pepper and garlic. Rub it all over chicken, including inside the cavity and under the skin. Stuff thyme sprigs into cavity.
- Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet, and marinate, uncovered, in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight.
- Prepare the rhubarb: Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Thinly slice the lemon into 1/8-inch rounds. Remove any seeds. Quarter lemon rounds into triangles. Blanch lemon pieces in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain.
- In a 9-by-9-inch baking dish or a pie pan, toss together blanched lemons, rhubarb, sugar, ginger, coriander seeds, a pinch of salt and thyme sprigs. Let fruit macerate at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour. (You can do this while the chicken is marinating.)
- When ready to roast, arrange an oven rack in the center of oven and another one below. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Toss onions in medium mixing bowl with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt, and set aside.
- Generously drizzle olive oil over chicken. Roast chicken on the center rack and rhubarb below for 20 to 25 minutes, until rhubarb is glazed and syrupy.
- Remove rhubarb and lower oven temperature to 400 degrees. Brush or spoon some of the rhubarb syrup all over chicken. Scatter red onion pieces around chicken on baking sheet, then continue to roast until skin is golden and cooked through and onions are browned, about 25 to 35 minutes longer.
- Let chicken rest for 10 minutes. Carve and serve with onions, rhubarb and more thyme for garnish.
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Ibrahim Saqib
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. It was a lot of work and the end result was not worth it.
Mirza Shahbaz
[email protected]This recipe is a waste of time. The chicken was dry and the rhubarb glaze was too tart.
Ali Hassmain
[email protected]I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like a strange combination of flavors.
DONA DEE
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of rhubarb, but this recipe sounds interesting. I might give it a try.
Mamun Mamun
[email protected]This looks delicious! I can't wait to make it.
OG Contra Band
[email protected]I'm definitely going to try this recipe.
Nicola Gray
[email protected]Yum!
Pabitra Rai
[email protected]So good!
K S M
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was perfectly roasted and the rhubarb glaze was amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
NaNcY MadriD
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and my family loved it! The chicken was so juicy and tender, and the rhubarb glaze was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Mariama Koroma
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the rhubarb glaze was a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.
Bhf Hdjjd
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the rhubarb glaze is amazing. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors. It's a great dish for a special occasion or just a weeknight din
matthew fox
[email protected]This roasted chicken with lemon-glazed rhubarb is a truly unique and delicious dish. The chicken is perfectly roasted, with a crispy skin and juicy meat. The rhubarb glaze is the perfect complement, adding a sweet and tangy flavor to the chicken. I w