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Best 1-Pan Honey & Date Roasted Chicken

Mediterranean Baked Chicken with Mushrooms, Dates Syrup, Honey and Lemon

This Honey & Date Roasted Chicken is a delicious and easy Mediterranean dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8-10 chicken pieces (drumsticks, wings, thighs, or a mix)
  • 1 large red onion or 5–6 shallots, roughly chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 2 packs fresh mushrooms, halved (button mushrooms and portobello recommended)
  • ½ cup water
  • 1-2 tsp fresh oregano leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
Seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp date syrup
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp crushed garlic
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 level tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F (conventional bake).
  2. Arrange the chicken pieces, red onion (or shallots), garlic, and mushrooms in a large baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, date syrup, honey, crushed garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Pour the seasoning mixture over the chicken and vegetables and toss gently until evenly coated.
  5. Add the water to the bottom of the pan.
  6. Sprinkle oregano and lemon zest evenly over the dish.
  7. Bake uncovered for about 1½ hours, until the chicken is golden, tender, and coated in a rich sauce.

Notes

 (Optional: baste once or twice during baking for extra flavor.)