About the Recipe
Looking for a meal that combines rich, savory flavors with a touch of sweetness and vibrant, colorful sides? This sticky roast chicken with honey, paired with stuffed gem squash filled with fragrant couscous, is the perfect choice. The chicken, glazed with honey and roasted to golden perfection, is juicy and flavorful. Meanwhile, the gem squash, filled with a delicious couscous blend of vegetables, raisins, and nuts, provides a delightful contrast in texture and taste. This combination makes for a stunning presentation and a memorable dining experience, whether it's for a cozy family dinner or an elegant gathering with friends. Enjoy the harmony of sweet, savory, and nutty notes in every bite!
Ingredients
100g butter
5ml ground paprika
10ml chilli powder
2ml ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, crushed
5ml orange or lemon zest
1 large whole chicken
600ml chicken stock
125g mixture of dried apricots, dates and sultanas
45ml lemon juice
4-6 gem squash, halved
100ml raw honey
Preparation
Marinade the Chicken
Heat the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the paprika, chili powder, cumin, and garlic. Stir well.
Remove from the heat and stir in the orange/lemon zest.
Set aside to cool.
Reserve 50ml of the melted butter and rub the remaining butter all over the chicken.
Place the chicken in a glass dish, and cover it with cling wrap.
Set the chicken aside in the fridge for at least 2 hours, or refrigerate overnight.
Prepare the Chicken, Couscous, and Gem Squash
Prepare oven temperature to 180°
Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan.
Add the dried fruit, and simmer for 5 minutes
Stir in the lemon juice and couscous, remove from the heat, cover, and leave to stand for 5 minutes.
Place the chicken in a greased roasting pan and stuff it with some of the couscous. Roast in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
While the chicken is in the oven, boil the squash until just tender.
Remove from the saucepan and scoop out the pips.
Stir the reserved butter into the remaining couscous, then spoon the couscous into the squash.
Remove the chicken from the oven after 40 minutes and drizzle with honey, then return it to the oven along with the gem squash.
Roast for a further 40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
*REF: Recipe inspired and image from - CreateFood, Ideas Magazine, Edition - August 2007, pg58
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