ROASTED CHICKEN WITH DATES, CITRUS, AND OLIVES

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Be sure to squeeze the juice of the roasted citrus over the final dish before serving for just the right balance of sweet and tart.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 whole chicken (about 5 pounds), cut into 10 pieces ( watch video)
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 lemon, quartered
1 orange, quartered, plus 1/2 cup fresh juice (from 2 to 3 oranges)
1/4 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
12 large soft dates, such as medjool or khadrawi, halved and pitted
3 sprigs thyme
1 cup large green olives, such as Cerignola

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large roasting pan, season chicken with salt and pepper; drizzle with oil. Squeeze lemon and orange over chicken, then add fruit to pan. Add wine, orange juice, half of dates, and thyme. Roast 25 minutes.
  • Remove pan from oven; rotate chicken pieces if browning unevenly. Add olives and remaining dates. Roast until a thermometer inserted in chicken breast (avoiding bone) registers 160 degrees, about 15 minutes more. Transfer chicken and citrus to a platter.
  • Place roasting pan over high heat, mashing some of dates with the back of a wooden spoon, until sauce is reduced and thickened, about 3 minutes. Pour over chicken; serve.

Narcisa Lupusoru
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I'm allergic to olives, so I omitted them from the recipe. The chicken was still delicious.


faustina karikari
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some roasted chicken I had in the fridge and it was delicious.


Vijayaraja Kiruthika
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I've never cooked with citrus before, but this recipe made it easy. The chicken was so moist and flavorful.


Kavindu Induwara
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This recipe was a little time-consuming, but it was worth it. The chicken was so flavorful and juicy.


Bob Joe
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I'm not a big fan of dates, but they were surprisingly good in this recipe.


Deemi Raja
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion meal. It's elegant and delicious.


Pehlaj kumar Wadiyaro
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The chicken was a bit too salty for my taste. I'll reduce the amount of salt next time.


Yetunde Mcmorris
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Jackson Byers
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I love the way the dates and citrus caramelize in this recipe. It's such a unique and flavorful dish.


Tunana Mabasa
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The chicken was a little bland. I think I'll add more spices next time.


Samia Subhani
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Joseph Miller
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


SK S I A M YT
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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 flavors.


hassan bazil
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The chicken was a little dry, but the flavors were great.


Naveed Jan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out amazing! I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors.


Alexcin Pagador
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The skin was crispy and the meat was juicy. The flavors of the dates, citrus, and olives were well-balanced and complemented each other nicely.


Prince Saim
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the dates, citrus, and olives added a delicious sweetness and tang. I will definitely be making this again.