Sweet And Spicy Roast Chicken Recipe

Name: Sweet And Spicy Roast Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lemon, plus 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more for pot; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 tablespoons whole grain mustard; 3 tablespoons honey; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 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; 2/3 cup sliced dates; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley, for garnish; 2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish; 1/4 cup chopped toasted pistachio nuts,

Servings: persons

1 lemon, plus 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more for pot
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
3 tablespoons honey
1 bay leaf
1/2 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
2/3 cup sliced dates
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley, for garnish
2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish
1/4 cup chopped toasted pistachio nuts,

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Spoon carrots over chicken and top with cilantro, scallions and pistachio nutsfor garnish.

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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.
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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lemon, plus 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more for pot, 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice, 4 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Spicy Roast Chicken 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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Sweet And Spicy Roast Chicken

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