Date Balsamic Shallot Jam with Roast Chicken

Brynie Greisman Brynie Greisman
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This jam offers a sophisticated balance of flavors — caramelized shallots for a savory base, dates and silan for a natural, rich sweetness, and balsamic vinegar for a tang to balance the sweetness. I use it on roast chicken to take it to the next level.

Yields 1 and 1/2 cups jam, enough for 4 servings chicken

2h 40m 4
Easy Gluten Free Meat

Directions

Prepare the Date Balsamic Shallot Jam

  1. Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add shallots, salt, and pepper. Cook over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shallots are caramelized.

  2. Add dates, balsamic vinegar, and silan and cook for another seven minutes, or until the mixture is thick and jammy. Add a splash of water if it looks too dry. Raise the heat for the last minute.

Prepare the Chicken

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Line a roasting pan with Gefen Parchment Paper.

  2. Lay the onion on the bottom of the pan, if using. Top with chicken.

  3. Mix the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Smear the mixture under the skin of each piece of chicken.

  4. Mix the Dijon mustard and date jam and spoon it over the chicken, pressing down

    slightly. Drizzle the wine over the chicken.

  5. Bake for one hour and 45 minutes covered. Then uncover and bake for another 15

    minutes.

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Tips:
If you prefer a less crispy chicken, you can bake it for one hour and 55 minutes covered and uncover it for the last five minutes.

Notes:
This jam is delicious over roast meat, grilled chicken, or to elevate a plain cold cut or other sandwich. You can also use it to top a lettuce feta cheese salad, or a warm farro, barley, or bulgur salad.

Find more kosher chicken recipes for all occasions.

Description:
Styling and Photography by Chay Berger
Food Prep by Leah Hamaoui

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