Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Roasted Chicken and Plums, an exquisite dish that harmonizes the savory flavors of chicken with the sweet and tangy notes of plums. This culinary masterpiece is not only a delight to the palate but also a feast for the eyes, with its vibrant colors and enticing aroma.
Embark on a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide that features three enticing recipes. The first recipe, Traditional Roasted Chicken and Plums, takes you back to the classics with a timeless combination of flavors. The second recipe, Honey-Glazed Roasted Chicken and Plums, adds a touch of sweetness with a luscious honey glaze, creating a perfect balance of flavors. For those seeking a unique twist, the third recipe, Roasted Chicken with Plums and Herbs, incorporates aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary, infusing the dish with an enchanting herbal fragrance.
Each recipe is meticulously crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can create this delectable dish. Detailed ingredient lists and preparation tips guarantee successful execution, while mouthwatering images provide visual inspiration.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds craving more.
SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH ROASTED PLUMS AND ONIONS
Beautiful to behold and easy to make, this sheet-pan dinner combines sweet plums and soft red onions with crisp-skinned pieces of roasted chicken. Toasted fennel seeds, red-pepper flakes and a touch of allspice add complexity while a mound of fresh torn herbs crowns the top. If good ripe plums aren't available, you can substitute another stone fruit including peaches, nectarines or pluots, though if your fruit is very sweet, you might want to add a squeeze of lemon at the end. Serve this with rice pilaf, polenta or warm flatbread for a festive meal.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories poultry, main course
Time 3h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Toast the fennel seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour seeds into a mortar and pound with a pestle until coarsely crushed (or lay seeds on a cutting board and pound them with a can or jar).
- Put the seeds into a large bowl and stir in lemon juice, zest, garlic, honey, allspice and red-pepper flakes.
- Season chicken generously all over with salt and pepper and add to the bowl, turning the pieces to coat them with marinade. Mix in plums and thyme sprigs. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
- When ready to cook, heat the oven to 425 degrees. Put the chicken pieces, plums, and thyme sprigs on a rimmed baking pan. Add onions, spreading them out around the chicken and plums. Season plums and onions lightly with salt. Drizzle everything with olive oil.
- Roast until chicken is golden and cooked through, 30 to 45 minutes, removing the white meat if it's done before the dark meat.
- Transfer chicken pieces as they are done to a platter. Spoon the plums and onions around the chicken. Drizzle a little of the pan drippings over the chicken and serve, garnished with the herbs and flaky salt.
CRISPY CHICKEN WITH PEACHES AND PLUMS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450˚. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Arrange skin-side down in a large ovenproof skillet (the chicken will be snug) and place over medium-high heat. Cook until the chicken skin is sizzling, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and cook until the skin is very browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes (reduce the heat slightly if the chicken is browning too quickly). Transfer the chicken skin-side up to a plate; reserve the skillet.
- Meanwhile, remove the lemon zest in wide strips using a vegetable peeler, then juice the lemon. Trim and quarter the shallots. Smash the garlic. Cut the peaches and plums into 3/4-inch-thick wedges.
- Discard all but about 1 tablespoon fat from the skillet. Add the lemon zest, shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, 2 minutes. Add the lemon juice, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the skillet. Add the peaches, plums, honey and thyme sprigs, season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Place the chicken, skin-side up, on top of the fruit and transfer the skillet to the oven. Roast until the chicken is cooked through and the fruit is soft and bubbling, about 15 minutes. Discard the thyme sprigs. Divide among plates and top with the thyme leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Fat 32 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 262 milligrams, Sodium 441 milligrams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 15 grams
PLUM CHICKEN
Make and share this Plum Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cookworm
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pit and quarter black plums.
- Heat and stir chicken stock, red wine vinegar and brown sugar to combine.
- Place chicken thighs and plums in bottom of baking dish. Pour stock over chicken and plums.
- Bake in 350 degree oven for one hour.
CHICKEN WITH PLUM GLAZE
A simple Asian dish with a savory-sweet bite. If you don't have plum jam, you can use apricot preserves instead. Serve with baked squash and wild rice mix, if desired.
Provided by Chef Rick
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper to taste and place skin-side-up onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- While the chicken is baking, stir together the plum jam, 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, ginger, and horseradish in a small bowl. After the chicken has baked 20 minutes, brush with the plum glaze and return to the oven.
- Continue baking until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 119.7 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 37.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 120.3 mg, Sugar 34.1 g
ROAST CHICKENS WITH PLUMS
This recipe, which roasts two chickens at the same time, has been engineered to feed a crowd. It's no harder than roasting one chicken. The birds get rubbed down with a garlicky sumac spice rub brightened with lemon zest. Then, as they cook, their fragrant drippings season sliced plums roasting in the pan underneath them, which caramelize into a fruity, chutney-like sauce. Feel free to halve the recipe if you'd rather, but be sure to reduce the oven temperature to 425 degrees. For two chickens you need the higher heat so they both crisp properly, but for only one chicken, slightly lower heat keeps the plums from burning.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Grate the zest from the lemons and place in a small bowl. Set aside the zested lemons.
- Stir sumac, salt, pepper, cinnamon and allspice into the lemon zest. Stir in 3 tablespoons of the olive oil and the garlic. The mixture should feel like wet sand. Rub it all over the chickens, including inside the cavity.
- Divide thyme bunch in half and place in the chicken cavities. Place chickens on a roasting rack set over a rimmed baking sheet, and let marinate, uncovered, in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
- When ready to roast, let chickens come to room temperature for 30 minutes. Heat oven to 450 degrees.
- In a large roasting pan, toss together plums, shallots, honey, oil, salt, cinnamon, allspice, bay leaf and 2 tablespoons water. Spread out plum mixture evenly over the bottom of the pan. Place chickens on the rack over the plums in the pan. Roast for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, squeeze 1 tablespoon juice from reserved lemon and mix it with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Drizzle this over the chicken, then continue to roast until the birds are golden-skinned and cooked through, about 30 to 45 minutes longer.
- Let chickens rest, covered lightly with foil, for 10 minutes. Carve and serve with the plums and more thyme for garnish.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 713, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1057 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams
PLUM-GLAZED ROAST CHICKEN
I adjusted a recipe for duck so I could use a chicken instead, and it's been a favorite holiday entree ever since. I've also substituted a small 9- to 11-pound turkey.-Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange oranges in a shallow roasting pan, cut sides down. Place chicken over oranges, breast side up. Mix garlic powder and salt; rub over the outside and inside of chicken. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together., Roast 1-1/4 hours. Meanwhile, drain plums, reserving liquid. Remove pits from plums. Place plums in a food processor; process until pureed., In a large skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add pureed plums and reserved plum liquid; stir in remaining ingredients. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, 10-15 minutes. Remove 3/4 cup mixture for glaze; reserve remaining mixture for sauce., Remove chicken from oven; brush chicken with some of the glaze. Roast until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 170°-175°, brushing occasionally with remaining glaze, 3/4 to 1-1/4 hours longer. (Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly.), Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. Reheat reserved sauce. Serve chicken with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574 calories, Fat 30g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 150mg cholesterol, Sodium 951mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 44g protein.
ROASTED CHICKEN AND PLUMS
Roast some of the plums alongside the chicken. The remaining plums should be roasted on a separate baking sheet for a side dish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Season chickens with salt. Stuff each cavity with 2 sprigs rosemary. Tie legs together with kitchen twine. Place each chicken in an ovenproof skillet (preferably cast-iron), and place 2 sprigs rosemary around each chicken. (Alternatively, you can also roast the 2 chickens together in a roasting pan.) Toss plums with honey in a large bowl.
- Roast chickens for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and scatter some of the plums around chickens. Return to oven, and roast for 20 minutes more. Spread remaining plums on a rimmed baking sheet, dot with butter, and top with remaining 2 sprigs rosemary. Transfer to oven. Continue to roast chickens until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of the thigh reads 165 degrees; meanwhile, roast plums until soft and brown around edges, about 25 minutes. Let chickens rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: For the best flavor and texture, use a whole chicken that is free-range and organic. If you don't have time to roast a whole chicken, you can also use bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs.
- Season the chicken well: Be generous with the salt and pepper, and don't forget to season the inside of the chicken as well as the outside. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, or garlic powder, to taste.
- Roast the chicken at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy skin and juicy meat. Roast the chicken at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chicken rest before carving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful chicken. Let the chicken rest for at least 10 minutes before carving.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Roasted chicken is delicious with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad. You can also serve it with a gravy made from the pan drippings.
Conclusion:
Roasted chicken and plums is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its crispy skin, juicy meat, and sweet and tart plums, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next dinner party. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal, give roasted chicken and plums a try. You won't be disappointed!
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