Festive Chicken –Meat

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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A sweet and tangy Italian-inspired chicken dish with a honey-orange glaze
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Festive Chicken –Meat

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 41.0

Description

This Festive Chicken is a delightful main course that balances sweet honey and tart orange juice with savory herbs and spices. The chicken is marinated to infuse deep flavor, then coated in matzo meal for a light, crispy texture. It is pan-seared to golden perfection and finished in the oven with a rich sauce made from apples, celery, and onions. The result is tender meat with a glossy, aromatic glaze that pairs beautifully with the crispness of Granny Smith apples. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a special weeknight dinner, this dish brings warmth and comfort to the table. It is elegant enough for guests yet simple enough for family meals.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In an 8-ounce measuring cup, combine 2 tablespoons of honey, orange juice concentrate, crushed cloves, and paprika.
  2. Fill the measuring cup with water to the 8-ounce mark and stir well to dissolve the honey.
  3. Pour the mixture into a wide bowl to create the marinade.
  4. Rinse the chicken pieces, pat them dry, and prick all over with a sharp-pronged fork.
  5. Add the chicken to the bowl, turning several times to coat evenly with the marinade.
  6. Let the chicken stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  7. Drain the chicken, reserving the marinade for later use.
  8. Arrange the chicken pieces on a large flat plate and sprinkle with matzo meal, pressing gently to adhere.
  9. Turn the chicken pieces and repeat the coating process on the other side until evenly covered.
  10. Chill the coated chicken in the freezer for 10 minutes to help the coating set.
  11. Preheat the oven to 375ðF (190ðC).
  12. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large well-seasoned iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  13. In a separate bowl, combine coarsely chopped onions, minced garlic, chopped celery, and chopped Granny Smith apples.
  14. Strew about 1/4 cup of the vegetable-apple mixture across the hot oiled skillet and cook for 30 seconds.
  15. Add half of the chicken pieces to the skillet and lightly brown on both sides, which should take about 5 minutes.
  16. Transfer the browned chicken and any browned particles from the skillet to a plate.
  17. Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet and repeat the browning process with the remaining chicken pieces.
  18. Sauté the remaining vegetable-apple mixture in the skillet until lightly browned, scraping the bottom to loosen any flavorful particles.
  19. Pour the reserved marinade around the edges of the skillet and bring to a boil, stirring to combine with the vegetables.
  20. Add 2 tablespoons of minced parsley to the sauce and stir to combine.
  21. Return the chicken pieces to the pan, spooning the thick sauce over them.
  22. Cover the skillet and simmer on the stovetop for 3 minutes.
  23. Baste the chicken with the sauce, then place the skillet in the center of the oven.
  24. Bake for 50 minutes, spooning sauce over the chicken once midway through cooking.
  25. Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle salt evenly over all the chicken pieces.
  26. In a small cup, blend the remaining 1 tablespoon of honey with fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard.
  27. Pour this honey-lemon mixture over the chicken.
  28. Re-cover the skillet and let the chicken stand for 5 minutes to rest and absorb the final flavors.
  29. Drain the chicken from the sauce and arrange the pieces on a large warmed serving plate.
  30. Stir the remaining sauce in the skillet and reheat briefly if necessary.
  31. Spoon some of the sauce over the chicken on the serving plate.
  32. Cut each pineapple slice into thirds and arrange them around the sides of the plate in a neat pattern.
  33. Serve immediately, sprinkled with remaining parsley, and offer the extra sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 41.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 10.9g4%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 10.5g
Protein 0.1g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, honey, orange, italian, festive, matzo meal, apple, glazed, main course, holiday dinner, pan-seared, oven-baked, garlic, onion, celery, parsley, mustard, lemon, pineapple, savory
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