MOROCCAN PEACH ROASTED CHICKEN

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This goes great served with white rice. I have always just used regular water in place of rose water and think it turns out great!

Provided by Sassy in da South

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup margarine or 1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon rose water (I use regular water)
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper, to taste
4 lbs bone-in chicken pieces, with skin
1 lb fresh peach, pitted and sliced
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/2 cup toasted slivered almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • In a glass measuring cup, combine the margarine, honey, rose water, salt and pepper.
  • Heat in the microwave until margarine has melted, about 30 seconds. Place chicken in a baking dish and pour the margarine mixture over it.
  • Stir to coat the chicken completely.
  • Place the dish of chicken into the oven.
  • Cook uncovered in the preheated oven until chicken pieces have browned, about 15 minutes.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
  • Add the peaches to the dish and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Continue to roast until chicken is cooked through, about 20 more minutes.
  • Remove chicken pieces to a serving dish and pour the juices from the pan over them.
  • Garnish with slivered almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.8, Fat 35.5, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 138, Sodium 605.6, Carbohydrate 21, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 20.1, Protein 35

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