Best 10 Plum Spiced Chicken Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Plum Spiced Chicken, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the sweet and tangy flavors of ripe plums with an aromatic blend of spices. This dish promises a delightful journey for your palate, transporting you to a world of vibrant flavors.

Our recipe collection features three enticing variations of this tantalizing dish. The first recipe, Classic Plum Spiced Chicken, takes you on a culinary adventure with a traditional blend of spices that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of plums. For those seeking a touch of heat, our Spicy Plum Spiced Chicken adds a fiery kick with the inclusion of chili peppers, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. And for a unique twist, our Moroccan Plum Spiced Chicken introduces the captivating flavors of North African cuisine, featuring a harmonious blend of aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika.

Each recipe offers a detailed guide, ensuring your culinary success. We'll take you step-by-step through the process of preparing the succulent chicken, creating the flavorful spice blends, and crafting the luscious plum sauce that brings it all together. Along the way, we'll share tips and tricks to help you achieve perfectly cooked chicken with a crispy skin and a tender, juicy interior.

Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, our Plum Spiced Chicken recipes will guide you towards a flavorful and memorable dining experience. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a flavor-filled adventure with these tantalizing recipes.

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GRILLED SPICED CHICKEN AND PLUMS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 skin-on chicken drumsticks (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 1/4 teaspoons ground allspice
Cayenne pepper, to taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, grated
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
2 plums, halved and pitted
2 tablespoons honey
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium. Season the chicken with 1 teaspoon allspice, 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, and salt and black pepper to taste; transfer to a large bowl and toss with 1 garlic clove, 2 tablespoons olive oil and half of the lemon juice. Toss the plums with 1 teaspoon olive oil, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon allspice and a pinch each of cayenne and salt in another large bowl.
  • Grill the chicken, turning occasionally, until marked, 10 minutes. Cover and continue grilling until cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. (Move the chicken to a cooler part of the grill if it's getting too dark.) Grill the plums, flipping, until slightly softened, 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken and plums to a platter; brush the chicken with the honey.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccoli and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water; pat dry and transfer to a medium bowl. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and the almonds; season with salt and black pepper and toss to coat.
  • Whisk the yogurt with the remaining grated garlic and lemon juice in a small bowl; season with salt. Serve the chicken with the plums and broccoli; spoon the yogurt sauce over the broccoli.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calorie, Fat 28 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 160 milligrams, Sodium 320 milligrams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 38 grams

ROAST CHICKENS WITH PLUMS



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This recipe, which roasts two chickens at the same time, has been engineered to feed a crowd. It's no harder than roasting one chicken. The birds get rubbed down with a garlicky sumac spice rub brightened with lemon zest. Then, as they cook, their fragrant drippings season sliced plums roasting in the pan underneath them, which caramelize into a fruity, chutney-like sauce. Feel free to halve the recipe if you'd rather, but be sure to reduce the oven temperature to 425 degrees. For two chickens you need the higher heat so they both crisp properly, but for only one chicken, slightly lower heat keeps the plums from burning.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 large lemons
2 tablespoons ground sumac
4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon allspice
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, grated or minced
2 chickens, 4 to 4 1/2 pounds each
1 bunch thyme, more for garnish
2 1/4 pounds plums, halved or quartered if large
4 shallots, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 bay leaf, torn in half

Steps:

  • Grate the zest from the lemons and place in a small bowl. Set aside the zested lemons.
  • Stir sumac, salt, pepper, cinnamon and allspice into the lemon zest. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and the garlic. The mixture should feel like wet sand. Rub it all over the chickens, including inside the cavity.
  • Divide thyme bunch in half and place in the chicken cavities. Place chickens on a roasting rack set over a rimmed baking sheet, and let marinate, uncovered, in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
  • When ready to roast, let chickens come to room temperature for 30 minutes. Heat oven to 450 degrees.
  • In a large roasting pan, toss together plums, shallots, honey, oil, salt, cinnamon, allspice, bay leaf and 2 tablespoons water. Spread out plum mixture evenly over the bottom of the pan. Place chickens on the rack over the plums in the pan. Roast for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, squeeze 1 tablespoon juice from reserved lemon and mix it with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Drizzle this over the chicken, then continue to roast until the birds are golden-skinned and cooked through, about 30 to 45 minutes longer.
  • Let chickens rest, covered lightly with foil, for 10 minutes. Carve and serve with the plums and more thyme for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 713, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1057 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH ROASTED PLUMS AND ONIONS



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Beautiful to behold and easy to make, this sheet-pan dinner combines sweet plums and soft red onions with crisp-skinned pieces of roasted chicken. Toasted fennel seeds, red-pepper flakes and a touch of allspice add complexity while a mound of fresh torn herbs crowns the top. If good ripe plums aren't available, you can substitute another stone fruit including peaches, nectarines or pluots, though if your fruit is very sweet, you might want to add a squeeze of lemon at the end. Serve this with rice pilaf, polenta or warm flatbread for a festive meal.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     poultry, main course

Time 3h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon or orange zest
4 garlic cloves, finely grated
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
Large pinch red-pepper flakes, or to taste
1 chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), cut into parts
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 cups ripe, soft plums, pitted and cut into 3/4-inch thick slices
6 fresh thyme sprigs
1 medium red onion, peeled and sliced from root to stem in 1/2-inch wedges
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
2/3 cup torn mint, basil or cilantro leaves (or a combination)
Flaky sea salt, for serving

Steps:

  • Toast the fennel seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour seeds into a mortar and pound with a pestle until coarsely crushed (or lay seeds on a cutting board and pound them with a can or jar).
  • Put the seeds into a large bowl and stir in lemon juice, zest, garlic, honey, allspice and red-pepper flakes.
  • Season chicken generously all over with salt and pepper and add to the bowl, turning the pieces to coat them with marinade. Mix in plums and thyme sprigs. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
  • When ready to cook, heat the oven to 425 degrees. Put the chicken pieces, plums, and thyme sprigs on a rimmed baking pan. Add onions, spreading them out around the chicken and plums. Season plums and onions lightly with salt. Drizzle everything with olive oil.
  • Roast until chicken is golden and cooked through, 30 to 45 minutes, removing the white meat if it's done before the dark meat.
  • Transfer chicken pieces as they are done to a platter. Spoon the plums and onions around the chicken. Drizzle a little of the pan drippings over the chicken and serve, garnished with the herbs and flaky salt.

SPICY PLUM CHICKEN THIGHS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, coarsely chopped
1 Thai chile, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 pounds red or purple plums, pitted and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
8 chicken thighs, skin on, bone in
Plum Sauce
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Plum Sauce: Use side burner or grill. Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and cook until soft. Add ginger, chile pepper, cinnamon and cloves and cook for 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and cook until plums are soft and mixture has thickened. Place mixture in a food processor and mix until smooth. Let cool.
  • Preheat grill. Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Grill, on 1 side for 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn the chicken over, brush with the sauce and continue grilling for 3 to 4 minutes, turn over and brush with sauce. Continue grilling and brushing with the sauce until the chicken is cooked through, approximately 12 to 15 minutes.

SKILLET PLUM CHICKEN TENDERS



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If you love plums, this recipe is for you! I combine the fruit with chicken tenders for a quick, easy and flavorful meal. Serve with brown rice or orzo pasta. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cups sliced fresh plums
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/3 cup apple jelly
1 tablespoon grated fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons white wine
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Combine garlic salt and lemon pepper; sprinkle mixture over chicken. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken. Add plums and red onion; cook and stir 1-2 minutes., Reduce heat. Stir in next 5 ingredients. Mix cornstarch and wine until smooth; gradually stir into pan. Cook, covered, until chicken juices run clear and plums are tender, about 10 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

CHICKEN WITH PLUM GLAZE



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A simple Asian dish with a savory-sweet bite. If you don't have plum jam, you can use apricot preserves instead. Serve with baked squash and wild rice mix, if desired.

Provided by Chef Rick

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (2.5 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
salt and ground black pepper to taste
⅔ cup plum jam
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
1 ¼ teaspoons prepared horseradish

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper to taste and place skin-side-up onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • While the chicken is baking, stir together the plum jam, 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, ginger, and horseradish in a small bowl. After the chicken has baked 20 minutes, brush with the plum glaze and return to the oven.
  • Continue baking until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 119.7 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 37.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 120.3 mg, Sugar 34.1 g

CHICKEN IN PLUM SAUCE



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The secret is in the sauce in this delicious main dish. Honey, plums and garlic combine to make a sauce that adds mouthwatering flavor to tender, juicy chicken.-Patricia Collins, Imbler, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3-1/2 to 4 pounds), cut up
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 cans (16-1/2 ounces each) whole plums, pitted
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Coat chicken pieces with flour; brown in oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , Drain plums, reserving syrup; remove pits and coarsely chop plums in a food processor. Pour into a measuring cup; add enough syrup to equal 2 cups. Place in a saucepan. Add honey, vinegar and garlic; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour over chicken. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 23g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 90mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

SPICED PLUM CHICKEN



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This is a mildly spicy chicken dish that I adapted from a recipe in Good Food Magazine. I have only tried it with prunes so far and cannot vouch for how it would turn out with mi-cuit plums.

Provided by Ju_Staniford

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into strips
280 ml chicken stock
2 tablespoons tomato paste
200 g mi-cuit plums or 200 g ready to eat prunes, stoned and halved

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the onion and cook until just golden.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute only, then add the spices and stir for another minute.
  • Add the chicken strips and cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
  • Add the stock and paste and cook for 15 - 20 minutes on a medium-low heat, remembering to add the plums/prunes for the last 5 minutes.
  • Serve with brown rice or cous cous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.5, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 72.7, Sodium 409.5, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 16.6, Protein 33

PLUM-SPICED CHICKEN & VEGETABLES



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Make and share this Plum-Spiced Chicken & Vegetables recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Chicken

Time 8h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs skinless chicken breasts, to 2-1/2 and/or thighs and/or legs
2 cups sliced carrots, bias cut
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/2 cup plum preserves
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 ounces pea pods, frozen,thawed
3 cups hot cooked rice
1/4 cup sliced green onion, bias cut

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken; pat dry.
  • Set chicken aside.
  • In a 3-1/2 or 4 quart slow cooker place carrots; sprinkle with tapioca.
  • Place chicken pieces atop carrots.
  • In a bowl combine tomato sauce, plum jam or preserves, vinegar, ginger, and cinnamon.
  • Pour over chicken pieces.
  • Cover; cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
  • Stir in thawed pea pods.
  • Arrange chicken over rice on platter.
  • Skim fat from sauce; pour over chicken.
  • Sprinkle with sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 97.1, Sodium 444.2, Carbohydrate 59.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 21.7, Protein 36.3

SWEET-TANGY PLUM SPICED CHICKEN



Sweet-Tangy Plum Spiced Chicken image

I'm not sure where I pinched this recipe from but it sure was tasty!

Provided by Joyce Wall @Joyce_W2012

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 pound(s) skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon(s) chinese 5- spice powder
4 - green onions, more for garnish, chopped
1 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup(s) chicken broth
1/2 cup(s) plum jam
2 tablespoon(s) balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss the chicken thighs together with Chinese five-spice powder and salt.
  • In a nonstick skillet, heat extra-virgin olive oil until hot. Add chicken thighs and cook 5 minutes on each side until browned and juices run clear. Transfer thighs to a plate; cover to keep warm
  • In drippings in skillet, on medium heat, cook chopped green onions until browned, about 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken broth, plum jam, and balsamic vinegar; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium and reduce down until sauce is syrupy, about 4 minutes.
  • Return the chicken thighs to the skillet and coat with the sauce...Garnish with green onions.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, juicy plums: Plums are at their best when they are fully ripe, so look for plums that are deep in color and slightly soft to the touch.
  • Use a variety of spices: The spices in this recipe help to create a complex and flavorful dish. Feel free to experiment with different spices to find a combination that you like.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken, make sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will help to ensure that the chicken cooks evenly and gets a nice sear.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: The chicken is cooked through when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving: Letting the chicken rest before serving helps to keep the juices in the chicken and prevents it from becoming dry.

Conclusion:

This plum-spiced chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the plum and spice sauce is a delicious complement. Serve the chicken with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

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