Description
A delicious Sweet & Spicy Roast Chicken recipe with a flavorful marinade of citrus, honey, and mustard, roasted with carrots, dates, and pistachios for a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 1 large lemon
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice, from 2 oranges
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 6 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
Chicken & Vegetables:
- 4 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, and breasts)
- 3 cups 1/4-inch sliced carrots
- 1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 1 cup thinly sliced dried dates
- 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley, for garnish
- 2 scallions, light and dark green parts, thinly sliced, for garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped salted pistachios, for garnish
Instructions
- Make the marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, orange zest, orange juice, olive oil, mustard, honey, red pepper flakes, garlic, thyme, and salt.
- Marinate: Place chicken, carrots, onions, and dates in a sealable plastic bag. Add the marinade, seal, and massage to coat evenly. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Preheat & Roast: Preheat oven to 425°F. Transfer ingredients to a sheet pan, skin side up, and roast for 40-45 minutes, stirring carrots halfway through.
- Broil: Turn on broiler for 1-3 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy.
- Finish & Serve: Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with parsley, scallions, and pistachios. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 500
- Sugar: Approximately 25g
- Sodium: Approximately 900mg
- Fat: Approximately 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 35g
- Fiber: Approximately 5g
- Protein: Approximately 40g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 150mg