Baked Chicken With Cumquats Recipe

Name: Baked Chicken With Cumquats Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 piece chicken, (8 to 10); 1 bn basil, leaves thinly sliced; 500 ml orange juice; 1/4 c. dry white wine; 2 x onions, diced; 4 Tbsp. apricot jam; 4 Tbsp. peach jam; 4 Tbsp. honey; 2 Tbsp. lemon juice; 2 Tbsp. lime juice; 1 tsp salt, pepper, paprika and onion pwdr.; 500 gm fresh cumquats, or possibly tinned if unavailable

Servings: persons

8 piece chicken, (8 to 10)
1 bn basil, leaves thinly sliced
500 ml orange juice
1/4 c. dry white wine
2 x onions, diced
4 Tbsp. apricot jam
4 Tbsp. peach jam
4 Tbsp. honey
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. lime juice
1 tsp salt, pepper, paprika and onion pwdr.
500 gm fresh cumquats, or possibly tinned if unavailable

1
Brush the chicken pcs with a little extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle the chicken with a mix of salt, pepper, sweet paprika and onion pwdr.
2
Bake at 200c.
3
for 30 min or possibly till slightly golden brown.
4
Meanwhile fold in a large jug, the orange juice, both jams, honey, lemon and lime juice and heat till just about to boil.
5
Whisk to remove any lumps.
6
Place the peeled cumquats around the chicken pcs and pour over the orange juice mix.
7
Continue baking at 180c.
8
for 30 min further, basting every 10 min, and cook till the sauce is thick and the chicken is tender.
9
To serve, sprinkle with the sliced basil leaves and serve over rice.
10
Spoon extra sauce over the chicken.

468

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 piece chicken, (8 to 10), 1 bn basil, leaves thinly sliced, 500 ml orange juice, 1/4 c. dry white wine, and more.

Yes, Baked Chicken With Cumquats Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!