SWEET AND SPICY ROAST CHICKEN

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Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

1 lemon, plus 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 Â½ teaspoons kosher salt, more for pot
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 Â½ tablespoons whole grain mustard
3 tablespoons honey
1 bay leaf
Â½ to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
3 cups sliced carrots (1/4-inch thick)
1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
â cup sliced dates
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Â¼ cup chopped cilantro or parsley, for garnish
2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish
Â¼ cup chopped toasted pistachio nuts, for garnish

Steps:

PREPARATION 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.

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Jubed Ahmod

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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone.

George Rubusch

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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but that's easily adjustable. Overall, a great recipe that I will definitely make again.

Lidiya Awel

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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.

Jeffrey Highbrrger

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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.

Md Alim

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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.

Op Girl

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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.

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