Sweet And Savory Baked Chicken With Pineapple And Tarragon Recipe

This show-stopping recipe, featured in Martha Stewart Living's January edition, delivers a mouthwatering blend of sweet and savory flavors. Perfectly roasted chicken with juicy pineapple, fragrant tarragon, and a hint of tangy rice wine vinegar creates a culinary masterpiece. Impress your friends and family with this easy-to-follow recipe that fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 810.5 kcal
Protein 118g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make Sweet And Savory Baked Chicken With Pineapple And Tarragon

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Finely chop 2 sprigs of fresh tarragon. In a small bowl, combine chopped tarragon with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
  3. Rub the tarragon mixture all over a whole chicken (approximately 3-4 pounds).
  4. Transfer the chicken to a large roasting pan. You can refrigerate the prepared chicken for up to 24 hours before baking.
  5. In a food processor, combine 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple, 1/4 cup chopped shallots, 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  6. Pulse until the mixture is slightly chunky, but not completely pureed.
  7. Spread the pineapple mixture evenly over the chicken. Add the remaining 2 sprigs of fresh tarragon (roughly chopped) and 1/4 cup sliced shallots to the roasting pan around the chicken.
  8. Bake the chicken for 50-60 minutes, basting with pan juices every 15 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

42g

Fat

75g

Carbs

7g

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