Roast Chicken With Dried Fruit And Almonds Recipe

Name: Roast Chicken With Dried Fruit And Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 3 lbs onions, thinly sliced; 1 lb pitted prune, halved; 12 ounces pitted dates, halved; 10 ounces dried apricot halves (about 2 cups); 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 (4 -4 1/2 lb) roasting chickens, rinsed, patted dry; 1 teaspoon turmeric, divided; 1 1/2 cups water (or more); 1/2 cup blanched slivered almond, toasted

Servings: persons

7 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 lbs onions, thinly sliced
1 lb pitted prune, halved
12 ounces pitted dates, halved
10 ounces dried apricot halves (about 2 cups)
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 (4 -4 1/2 lb) roasting chickens, rinsed, patted dry
1 teaspoon turmeric, divided
1 1/2 cups water (or more)
1/2 cup blanched slivered almond, toasted

1
Heat 6 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onions and saute until deep golden brown, about 20 minutes; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3
Transfer onions to large bowl; mix in prunes, dates, apricots, sugar, and cinnamon.
4
Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead.
5
Cover and chill.
6
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Spread fruit mixture over bottom of large roasting pan.
7
Tuck chicken wing tips under.
8
Rub each chicken with 1/2 tablespoon remaining olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric.
9
Sprinkle each with salt and pepper; place chickens, side by side, atop fruit mixture. Pour 11/2 cups water around chickens.
10
Roast chickens 1 hour.
11
Turn pan around; add more water to fruit mixture by 1/4 cupfuls if beginning to dry.
12
Continue to roast chickens until brown and juices run clear when thigh is pierced, about 45 minutes.
13
Transfer chickens to carving board; let stand 10 minutes.
14
Spoon fruit onto platter; top with chickens and any accumulated juices.
15
Sprinkle with almonds and serve.

675

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 7 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 3 lbs onions, thinly sliced, 1 lb pitted prune, halved, 12 ounces pitted dates, halved, and more.

Yes, Roast Chicken With Dried Fruit And Almonds 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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Roast Chicken With Dried Fruit And Almonds

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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