ROAST CHICKEN WITH SAFFRON, HAZELNUTS, AND HONEY
This dish is inspired by a recipe from Claudia Roden's classic book, Tamarind and Saffron. It is easy to make, yet looks stunning, and has the most delicate and fragrant combination of flavors.
Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi
Categories Chicken Marinate Roast Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Dinner Saffron Anniversary Honey Hazelnut Advance Prep Required Paleo Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, mix the chicken pieces with the onions, olive oil, ginger, cinnamon, saffron, lemon juice, water, salt, and pepper. Leave to marinate for at least an hour, or overnight in the fridge.
- 2. Preheat the oven to 375°F / 190°C. Spread the hazelnuts out on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Chop coarsely and set aside.
- 3. Transfer the chicken and marinade to a baking sheet large enough to accommodate everything comfortably. Arrange the chicken pieces skin side up and put the pan in the oven for about 35 minutes.
- 4. While the chicken is roasting, mix the honey, rose water, and nuts together to make a rough paste. Remove the chicken from the oven, spoon a generous amount of nuts paste onto each piece, and spread it to cover. Return to the oven for 5 to 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the nuts are golden brown.
- 5. Transfer the chicken to a serving dish and garnish with the chopped green onions.
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Zeeshan Mahi
zm24@gmail.comI'm allergic to nuts, so I omitted the hazelnuts. The chicken was still delicious.
Mhd Ashkar
a.m@aol.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover rotisserie chicken and it was delicious.
Nelson Santiago
santiagon69@hotmail.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my chicken turned out dry and bland. I followed the recipe exactly.
Nagawa Joan
joan.n11@yahoo.comI made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Rajput Shoaib
rshoaib50@yahoo.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is so flavorful and juicy.
Zayvien Robinson
zayvienrobinson@yahoo.comI'm not a fan of honey, but I still enjoyed this dish. The saffron and hazelnuts were a great combination.
Jennifer Hutcheson
h-j91@hotmail.comThis is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Malik Sajjad Bro
s@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of hazelnuts, but they were surprisingly good in this dish. I would definitely make it again.
Godfred Tetteh
g_tetteh@yahoo.comThis recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.
Allee garba Abdulkareem
alleeg@yahoo.comI didn't have any saffron, so I used turmeric instead. It worked well, but the flavor was not as complex.
Harish Kumar
harishk@aol.comThe sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would probably reduce the amount of honey next time.
UZAIR SAEED
saeed.uzair55@gmail.comI found that the chicken was a bit dry. I think I might have overcooked it.
Mubshir Shahzad
mubshir-shahzad@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to leave a lasting impression.
MD. Momin
m100@gmail.comI love the combination of flavors in this dish. The saffron, honey, and hazelnuts all work together perfectly.
Zara Arif
arifz@gmail.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender.
Yarsser Matthew
y@hotmail.comI didn't have any hazelnuts on hand, so I used almonds instead. They worked just as well, and the chicken was still delicious.
Azlan Afridi
a.azlan@aol.comThis was my first time cooking with saffron, and I was pleasantly surprised. The flavor was subtle but noticeable, and it really complemented the chicken and hazelnuts.
pramod joshi
pramod_joshi@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is incredible.
Onesiesia Millwood
onesiesia.m@yahoo.comThis roast chicken was a hit at our dinner party! The saffron, hazelnuts, and honey created a delicious and unique flavor profile. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the skin was crispy and golden brown.