SWEET AND SPICY ROAST CHICKEN
A chile-flecked, honey-imbued marinade spiked with fresh citrus juice gives this chicken its fiery, syrupy character. Dates and carrots give the sauce texture and additional sweetness while a garnish of fresh herbs and pistachio nuts lends freshness and crunch. It's dinner party food at its most flavorful and convenient; its honey marinade makes it a particularly wonderful main course for Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. The ingredients can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance, then all you need to do is pop it in the oven just before your guests arrive, and garnish it at the last minute. Serve it with couscous, polenta, rice or another soft grain to soak up the sauce.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, roasts, main course
Time 1h45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Quarter the lemon lengthwise, removing any seeds. Thinly slice crosswise into small wedges and add to small pot of boiling, salted water. Blanch for 2 minutes and drain. Reserve slices.
- In a saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, orange juice, oil, mustard, honey, salt, bay leaf, red pepper flakes and black pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool.
- Put chicken in a bowl and add honey mixture. Add carrots, onion, dates, thyme and blanched lemon slices. Turn mixture several times to coat. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, but preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Transfer all ingredients, including marinade, to a sheet pan with a rim. Chicken should be skin side up. Roast until chicken is browned and cooked through, about 20 to 30 minutes for breasts and 30 to 40 for legs and wings (remove the pieces as they are done cooking). When the chicken is done, give the carrot mixture in the pan a stir; if the pan looks dry add 2 to 3 tablespoons water. Continue roasting the carrots until they are tender, about 7 to 12 minutes longer.
- Spoon carrots over chicken and top with cilantro, scallions and pistachio nuts.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 672, UnsaturatedFat 27 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1014 milligrams, Sugar 30 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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Prince Arman
[email protected]I'm not much of a cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Sabir Jilalu
[email protected]This is the best roast chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was divine. I highly recommend this recipe!
Olivia Gelinas
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was incredibly flavorful and the sauce was mouthwatering. I will definitely be making this again.
Ayoub King
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.
Shyam Rana
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was amazing! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.
Simran Ale
[email protected]This roast chicken recipe was a hit with my family! The combination of sweet and spicy flavors was perfect, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chicken