APRICOT ROAST CHICKEN WITH VEGETABLES

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An apricot glaze sweetens roast chicken and winter vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 small carrots, peeled, cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces
2 small beets, each cut into 6 wedges
1/2 small sweet dumpling squash, or acorn squash, cut into 8 wedges
1 medium parsnip, peeled, cut on the diagonal into 1-inch pieces
1 large fennel bulb, cut into 8 wedges, tops reserved
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup apricot jam, mixed with 2 tablespoons warm water
2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, branches reserved for stuffing
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 whole chicken breasts, bone in, skin on (2 1/2 pounds total)
1/2 lemon, cut lengthwise into 4 wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a large bowl, toss vegetables with 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons apricot-jam mixture, and thyme leaves; season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange in a 9-by-13-inch glass baking pan; roast for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining teaspoon oil over medium-high heat; season chicken, and brown, 4 minutes. Remove from heat; fill cavities between breast halves with lemon, thyme branches, and fennel tops.
  • Place chicken, skin side up, in a roasting pan, with vegetables around it; roast 15 minutes. Brush chicken with remaining jam; add 6 tablespoons water to pan. Roast until vegetables are tender and chicken is well browned, about 20 minutes. Discard lemon, thyme, and fennel. Bone each breast half with a sharp knife: Cut along breastbone, scraping rib cage with knife; remove meat with your fingers. Arange meat and vegetables on a serving dish. Pour pan juices over, and serve.

Sheriyar ahmad ahmad
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken is cooked to perfection and the vegetables are flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy chicken dinner.


Nizam ullah utmani
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was moist and tender, and the vegetables were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and flavorful chicken dinner.


Dagm awit
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This recipe is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. The chicken is a great way to hide the vegetables, and the apricot glaze makes it all taste delicious.


Noor Zaib
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different vegetables and different types of chicken. It's always delicious.


Koollife multimedia
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover roasted chicken and it was delicious. The vegetables were perfectly roasted and the apricot glaze added a nice sweetness to the chicken.


Ntombela Amos
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I'm not a very good cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the vegetables were flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Tofek Meki
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's easy to make and it's healthy and delicious. I love that I can throw everything in a roasting pan and let it cook.


Hameed jani
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the chicken and the vegetables. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy dish to bring to a potluck.


Jangeer Khan
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The chicken is a great way to hide the vegetables, and the apricot glaze makes it all taste delicious.


md Hadeytullh
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again.


Sebastian
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This recipe is a staple in my household. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the vegetables are always delicious. I love that this recipe is so versatile and that I can use different vegetables depending on what I have on hand.


Adeniyi Jeremiah
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables are always roasted to perfection. I love that this recipe is so easy to make and that it's a healthy way to enjoy chicken.


talita strydom
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the vegetables were flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy chicken dinner.


Gina Seba
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so flavorful and juicy, and the vegetables were perfectly roasted. I will definitely be making this again.


Cadence Miller
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The chicken was moist and tender, and the vegetables were delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and flavorful chicken dinner.


mirian ejide
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly roasted. I especially loved the crispy skin on the chicken. I will definitely be making this again.