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Roasted Apricot Chicken with Olives on a sheet pan

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  • Author: CHEF SARA
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Oven
  • Cuisine: American/Mediterranean
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This Mediterranean chicken with apricots, olives, and sumac is full of bright, savory-sweet flavor and is simple to prepare.


Ingredients

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  • 3.5 to 4 lb chicken
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 lemon, sliced and seeded
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 to 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 3/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 3 tbsp ground sumac
  • 1 cup dried apricots
  • 1 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives
  • 2 tbsp olive brine
  • 4 large or 8 small shallots, peeled and cut lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 4 tbsp olive oil, divided

Instructions

1. Season each piece of chicken inside and out, including under the skin, with salt and pepper.

2. In a large bowl or resealable bag, combine lemon juice, orange juice, honey, garlic, thyme, sumac, and 3 tablespoons olive oil.

3. Add lemon slices, apricots, olives, and olive brine to the marinade.

4. Add chicken, cover tightly, and refrigerate up to 24 hours, turning occasionally.

5. Preheat oven to 450°F. Position one rack in the lower third and another about 8 inches from the broiler.

6. Toss shallots with remaining olive oil and spread on a sheet pan, cut side down. Roast on lower rack for 5–10 minutes until lightly golden.

7. Remove pan and add marinated chicken and solids using a slotted spoon, reserving marinade. Arrange chicken skin-side up.

8. Roast for 15 minutes, baste, then continue cooking about 10 minutes more until juices run clear.

9. Remove from oven and set broiler to high. Pour reserved marinade and wine over chicken.

10. Broil 3–5 minutes until browned and sauce thickens, turning apricots if needed to prevent burning.

11. Transfer chicken to a platter and spoon sauce over the top before serving.


Notes

Serve with rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, or polenta.

For deeper flavor, marinate overnight.

Castelvetrano olives add a mild buttery flavor, but other green olives can be substituted.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 145mg