Best 6 Roast Chicken With Apples Leeks And Rosemary Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our tantalizing Roast Chicken with Apples, Leeks, and Rosemary. This delectable dish seamlessly blends savory and sweet flavors, creating a symphony of tastes that will delight your palate. The succulent chicken, infused with aromatic herbs, roasted to perfection, takes center stage, complemented by tender apples and leeks that caramelize beautifully in the oven.

A medley of recipes awaits you within this article, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional Roast Chicken with Apples and Rosemary to the tangy Cider-Braised Chicken with Apples and Leeks, and the hearty Chicken and Leek Pie, there's a recipe for every taste and occasion.

In the mood for a comforting one-pot meal? Our Chicken Stew with Apples and Leeks delivers a warm embrace with its rich broth, succulent chicken, and tender vegetables. Craving a lighter option? The Apple and Leek Stuffed Chicken Breast offers a delightful balance of flavors, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.

But the culinary adventures don't stop there. Discover the savory Chicken and Apple Sausage Rolls, perfect for a quick snack or party appetizer. And for a delightful twist on a classic side dish, try our Apple and Leek Gratin, a creamy and cheesy casserole that will steal the spotlight.

Each recipe is carefully crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring your culinary success. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find everything you need to create these mouthwatering dishes that are sure to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

ROASTED CHICKEN, APPLES, AND LEEKS



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Roasted Chicken, Apples, and Leeks

Provided by Kate Merker

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 small crisp apples (such as Empire or Braeburn), quartered
2 leeks (white and light green parts), halved crosswise and lengthwise
6 small sprigs fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper
8 small chicken thighs and drumsticks (4 of each, about 2 1/2 pounds total)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400° F. In a large roasting pan, toss the apples, leeks, rosemary, oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
  • Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper and nestle, skin-side up, among the vegetables.
  • Roast until the chicken is cooked through and the apples and leeks are tender, 40 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 591 mg, Sugar 13 g, Fat 23 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

ROSEMARY-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH APPLES AND POTATOES



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The beginning of fall comes with an abundance of apples, which means it's time to start baking! But more than pies, apples roast extremely well with chicken! This dish makes a fantastic sweater-weather meal, with beautifully roasted chicken and an apple, potato, and onion bake that takes advantage of the delicious roasted chicken drippings.

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

cooking spray
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, sliced
salt, plus more to taste
4 teaspoons white sugar
5 medium apples - peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons olive oil
6 bone-in, skin on chicken thighs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the top and bottom parts of a broiler pan with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and add onion slices. Sprinkle onions with 1 teaspoon salt and saute for 2 minutes. Add sugar and continue cooking until onions are translucent but not browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Layer apples, potatoes, and sauteed onion slices in the bottom part of the broiler pan. Cover with the part top of the broiler pan.
  • Drizzle olive oil over chicken thighs. Sprinkle with fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper. Rub olive oil and spices thoroughly all over each thigh and place on the top part of the broiler pan.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 1 hour. Serve apples, potatoes, and onion alongside chicken thighs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 81.2 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 486 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

PAN-ROASTED CHICKEN WITH LEEKS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
8 chicken drumsticks (about 2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 bunch leeks, white and light green parts only, halved lengthwise and sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Put the bacon in a large heavy-bottomed ovenproof skillet and cook over medium-high heat until some of the fat renders, about 5 minutes. Push the bacon to the side of the pan. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add it to the pan and cook, turning, until it starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and leeks, then arrange the chicken on top of the bacon-leek mixture. Transfer to the oven and roast until the chicken is golden and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 160 degrees F, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a platter.
  • Carefully return the skillet to the stovetop over medium-high heat. Sprinkle in the flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the broth and half-and-half and cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Bring to a boil and cook until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice. Spoon the leek mixture over the chicken. Serve with the remaining lemon wedges.
  • Per serving: Calories 418; Fat 24 g (Saturated 8 g); Cholesterol 147 mg; Sodium 322 mg; Carbohydrate 14 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 34 g

ROASTED SPICED CHICKEN AND APPLES



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

One 3- to 4-pound chicken, patted dry
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons Baharat, recipe follows
1 small yellow onion, quartered
8 sprigs fresh thyme
4 sprigs fresh rosemary
4 Gala apples, cored and quartered
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Splash of apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
1 tablespoon black pepper seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breast-side up in a 9-by-13-inch pan. Season inside and out with 2 1/2 teaspoons salt and the Baharat. Refrigerate, uncovered, for at least 1 hour and up to overnight; this will help the skin get crispy!
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Stuff the cavity of the chicken with the onion, 4 sprigs of thyme and 2 sprigs of rosemary. Scatter the apples and remaining sprigs of thyme and rosemary around the chicken, sprinkle with the sugar and a pinch of salt and drizzle with the olive oil. Roast the chicken until the juices run clear and the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F, about 1 hour. Let the chicken sit for 10 minutes.
  • Discard the herb sprigs. Add a splash of vinegar to the apples and toss to coat. Carve the chicken and serve with the apples on the side.
  • In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the coriander seeds, black pepper seeds, cumin seeds, cloves and cardamom seeds, stirring often, until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a spice grinder and blend. Stir in the paprika, cinnamon and nutmeg.

ROASTED CHICKEN, APPLES & LEEKS



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Categories     Chicken     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 small crisp apples (such as Empire or Braeburn), quartered
2 leeks (white and light green parts), halved crosswise and lengthwise
6 small sprigs fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and black pepper
8 small chicken thighs and drumsticks (4 of each, about 2 1/2 pounds total)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400° F. In a large roasting pan, toss the apples, leeks, rosemary, oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper and nestle, skin-side up, among the vegetables. Roast until the chicken is cooked through and the apples and leeks are tender, 40 to 45 minutes.

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH FIGS AND ROSEMARY



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This is truly one of the easiest company-worthy chicken dishes out there. Marinated with citrus zest and rosemary then quickly roasted at high heat, the chicken turns golden, juicy and richly flavored, while the figs cook down into sweet jammy puddles. Use your favorite bone-in chicken parts here, or a mix of pieces. Or if you're starting with a cut up small whole bird (here's a video demonstrating how to do that), add a couple of drumsticks or thighs to reach the 4 1/2 pounds you'll need.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 1/2 pounds bone-in chicken parts
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
2 rosemary sprigs, needles removed from stems (discard the stems)
2 garlic cloves, grated on a microplane or finely minced
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange or lemon zest, plus optional orange or lemon wedges for serving
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound ripe figs, stemmed and quartered lengthwise
1 to 2 jalapeño or red chile peppers, halved, seeded and thinly sliced
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss chicken with salt, rosemary, garlic, citrus zest and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight (the longer the better).
  • Heat oven to 450 degrees. Spread chicken pieces out on two rimmed baking sheets, making sure there is plenty of room between the pieces. Arrange figs among the chicken pieces, then scatter jalapeño slices on top. Drizzle everything generously with olive oil.
  • Roast, switching the position of the baking pans after 15 minutes so everything browns evenly, until the chicken is golden and cooked through. This should take about 25 to 30 minutes for the breast meat, and 30 to 40 for the dark meat. Serve chicken with the orange or lemon wedges for squeezing, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 817, UnsaturatedFat 36 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 57 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 57 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 1000 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Select a high-quality roasting chicken: Look for a chicken that is plump and has a moist, pale skin. Avoid chickens that have bruises or tears in the skin.
  • Dry the chicken thoroughly before roasting: This will help the skin to crisp up and prevent the chicken from steaming.
  • Season the chicken generously: Use a combination of salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. Be sure to season the inside of the chicken as well as the outside.
  • Roast the chicken at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy skin and juicy meat.
  • Let the chicken rest before carving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, resulting in more tender meat.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Roasted apples and leeks, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables are all great options.

Conclusion:

Roast chicken is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is relatively easy to make, and the results are always delicious. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a roast chicken that will impress your family and friends.

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