Chicken with Dates and Wine Recipe ๐๐ท
Overview:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Chicken with Dates and Wine recipe! Perfect for any occasion, this dish combines succulent chicken with the sweetness of dates and the richness of red wine. With just the right balance of savory and sweet, it’s sure to become a favorite at your dinner table.
- Name: Chicken with Dates and Wine
- Cook Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 35 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Category: Chicken
- Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Kosher, Free Of…, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
- Calories: 605 per serving
- Aggregated Rating: โญโญโญโญโญ (5/5)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1 | Whole chicken |
| 1 | Sweet red wine |
| 1/3 | Cup date honey |
| 3 | Tablespoons honey |
| 100g | Dried dates |
| 100g | Raisins |
| 100g | Almonds |
Instructions:
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Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to medium-high, ensuring it’s ready for baking later on.
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Prepare the Chicken: Clean and thoroughly dry the whole chicken, ensuring it’s free from any moisture on the surface.
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Marinate in Wine: Place the chicken in a large bowl and marinate it in the sweet red wine for up to 2 hours, allowing the flavors to infuse.
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Prepare the Date Honey Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix the date honey (silan) with the honey, creating a sweet and sticky glaze for the chicken.
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Prepare the Dried Fruits: Pit the dried dates and soak the raisins in warm water for 10 minutes to plump them up.
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Combine Fruits and Almonds: In a bowl, mix together the dried dates, plumped raisins, and almonds, creating a flavorful fruit and nut mixture.
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Arrange Chicken in Baking Pan: Place the marinated chicken pieces in a large baking pan, ensuring they’re evenly spaced out.
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Coat Chicken with Date Honey Mixture: Spread the prepared date honey mixture generously all over and under the chicken pieces, ensuring they’re thoroughly coated.
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Stuff with Fruit and Almond Mixture: Stuff the pockets between the chicken and its skin with the fruit and almond mixture, adding a burst of flavor to each bite.
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Pour Remaining Marinade: Pour any leftover wine marinade over the chicken in the baking pan, maximizing the flavor infusion.
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Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake the chicken uncovered for 20 minutes.
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Turn Chicken Pieces: After 20 minutes, carefully turn the chicken pieces over to ensure even cooking and a golden exterior.
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Continue Baking: Return the baking pan to the oven and continue baking the chicken until it’s fully cooked and golden brown, approximately 45 minutes longer.
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Serve: Once cooked through, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Enjoy: Serve your Chicken with Dates and Wine hot, garnished with additional dried fruits and almonds if desired. Pair it with your favorite side dishes for a truly memorable meal experience!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 605
- Fat Content: 33.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 115mg
- Sodium Content: 176.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 39g
- Fiber Content: 4.6g
- Sugar Content: 28g
- Protein Content: 34g
Notes:
- For best results, ensure the chicken is fully cooked before serving by checking for an internal temperature of 165ยฐF (75ยฐC).
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the dish by varying the amount of honey and date honey according to your taste preferences.
- Serve this dish alongside roasted vegetables, couscous, or a fresh salad for a well-rounded meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
