Sweet & Spicy Roast Chicken with Carrots, Dates & Pistachios

Name: Sweet & Spicy Roast Chicken with Carrots, Dates & Pistachios
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 1 large lemon; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice, from 2 oranges; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard; 6 tablespoons honey; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried); 2½ teaspoons salt; 4 pounds bone-in chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks and breasts); 3 cups ¼-inch sliced carrots; 1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1 cup thinly sliced dried dates; 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley, for garnish; 2 scallions, light and dark green parts, thinly sliced, for garnish; ¼ cup chopped salted pistachios, for garnish

Prep 30m

Cook 45m

Total 1h 15m

This sweet & spicy roast chicken is bursting with flavor from a zesty citrus marinade, honey, and a kick of red pepper flakes. Roasted with tender carrots, sweet dates, and crunchy pistachios, it's a show-stopping dish that's both impressive and delicious, perfect for any special occasion or family dinner.

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