Description
A delightful dish that combines sweet and savory flavors with juicy chicken coated in a luscious plum jam glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (about 4–5 pounds)
- 1 cup plum jam
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups seasonal vegetables (such as carrots, potatoes, and green beans), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the whole chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the plum jam, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Generously coat the entire chicken with the plum jam mixture.
- Toss the seasonal vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and arrange them around the chicken in the roasting pan.
- Roast the chicken for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 10-15 minutes before carving.
Notes
- For gluten-free, ensure your plum jam is gluten-free.
- Maple syrup or honey can replace plum jam.
- Use chicken thighs or drumsticks for dark meat preference.
- For vegan, substitute chicken with cauliflower or eggplant and use plant-based jam.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of chicken with vegetables
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Pulm Jam, Glazed Roast Chicken, Dinner, Sweet and Savory, Family Meal