Lemon Chicken With Honey And Saffron, Elegant And G

Name: Lemon Chicken With Honey And Saffron, Elegant And Good!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (4 lb) broiler-fryer chickens; coarse salt (kosher or sea); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 6 teaspoons light honey, such as orange flower; 1 pinch saffron, pulverized in a mortar and steeped in 1 tablespoon very hot water; 1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons lightly toasted sesame seeds (see Note)

Servings: persons

1 (4 lb) broiler-fryer chickens
coarse salt (kosher or sea)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
6 teaspoons light honey, such as orange flower
1 pinch saffron, pulverized in a mortar and steeped in 1 tablespoon very hot water
1 large onion, quartered and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons lightly toasted sesame seeds (see Note)

1
Quarter chicken, removing backbone. Rinse, pat dry and trim off excess fat.
2
Place chicken in an earthenware cazuela that will hold it in one layer, or in an enamel or glass baking dish. Rub chicken all over with salt, cumin, ginger and coriander. Let stand for 15 minutes.
3
Place lemon juice, 5 teaspoons honey and saffron in a small bowl and whisk to mix. Pour mixture over chicken. Prick chicken all over with tines of a fork, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 to 6 hours, turning several times. Let chicken come to room temperature before cooking.
4
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
5
Transfer chicken to a bowl, then scatter onion in cazuela. Place chicken on top of onion and brush it with remaining 1 teaspoon honey and olive oil.
6
Bake chicken for 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees and continue baking chicken until it is cooked through, 30 to 40 minutes longer. (To avoid overcooking the breast halves, remove them after 30 minutes.).
7
Stir in sesame seeds, return breast halves to cazuela and bake for 5 minutes longer. Serve chicken straight from the cazuela.

142

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Protein

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (4 lb) broiler-fryer chickens, coarse salt (kosher or sea), 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chicken With Honey And Saffron, Elegant And Good! 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.

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Lemon Chicken With Honey And Saffron, Elegant And Good!

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