ROAST CHICKEN WITH DRIED FRUIT AND ALMONDS

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Categories     Chicken     Fruit     Nut     Roast     Sauté     Hanukkah     Sukkot     Dinner     Dried Fruit     Prune     Date     Almond     Kosher     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • Heat 6 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until deep golden brown, about 30 minutes; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer onions to large bowl; mix in prunes, dates, apricots, sugar, and cinnamon. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread fruit mixture over bottom of large roasting pan. Tuck chicken wing tips under. Rub each chicken with 1/2 tablespoon remaining olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric. Sprinkle each with salt and pepper; place chickens, side by side, atop fruit mixture. Pour 11/2 cups water around chickens. Roast chickens 1 hour. Turn pan around; add more water to fruit mixture by 1/4 cupfuls if beginning to dry. Continue to roast chickens until brown and juices run clear when thigh is pierced, about 45 minutes.
  • Transfer chickens to carving board; let stand 10 minutes. Spoon fruit onto platter; top with chickens and any accumulated juices. Sprinkle with almonds and serve.

Acey Wacey
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover roasted chicken that I needed to use up, so I decided to try this recipe. The chicken stir-fry was delicious and the dried fruit and almonds added a nice touch of sweetness an


Arya
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I'm always looking for new and exciting chicken recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The dried fruit and almonds add a unique and delicious flavor to the chicken. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Samiq Johnson
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their chicken. The dried fruit and almonds add a nice sweetness to the chicken, and the chicken nuggets are cooked to perfection. My kids loved them!


Ejaz Mehmood
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the dried fruit and almonds added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Naimatullah Khan
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some leftover roasted chicken that I needed to use up, so I decided to try this recipe. The chicken salad was delicious and the dried fruit and almonds added a nice touch of sweetness and c


Mahlatse Maphoto
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I'm always looking for new and exciting chicken recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The dried fruit and almonds add a unique and delicious flavor to the chicken. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


lemo code
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion. I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the dried fruit and almonds added a nice touch of elegance.


Akram Lanjwari
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the chicken and raved about the unique flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again for future potlucks.


estxriia
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The dried fruit and almonds add a nice sweetness to the chicken, and the vegetables are roasted to perfection.


Michelle Stagnolia
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I'm not a big fan of cooking, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it. The chicken was delicious and my family loved it.


donna grimm
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


Muna shrestha
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can use any type of dried fruit that you like, and you can also add other ingredients, such as nuts, seeds, or even fresh fruit. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


RASHID YUNUS
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This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It's easy to prepare and cooks in under an hour. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.


Md Abdul Motaleb
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I'm not a big fan of dried fruit, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it! The dried fruit added a nice sweetness and tartness to the chicken, and the almonds added a nice crunch. I will definitely


Ayobami Ayanbode
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover dried fruit. I had some apricots and cranberries that I needed to use up, so I decided to try this recipe. The chicken was delicious and the dried fruit added a nice sweetness to the dish.


Zohra Shah
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and raved about the unique flavor. I will definitely be making this recipe again for future parties.


Mohammad Miraj Bhai
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the dried fruit and almonds add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes.


Donnie Parrish
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the dried fruit and almonds added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Zoya khan Zoya khan jhangeri
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I was skeptical about using dried fruit in a chicken dish, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well it worked. The apricots and cranberries added a nice sweetness and tartness to the chicken, and the almonds added a nice crunch. I will definitely b


BMNB Bmbbjh
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This roast chicken recipe is a keeper! The combination of dried fruit and almonds adds a unique and delicious flavor to the chicken. I will definitely be making this again.


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