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Chicken baked with oranges, honey, saffron and anise with vegetables and nuts

8 servings

120 minutes

This recipe transports you to sunny Italy, where gastronomy is an art. Baked chicken with oranges, honey, saffron, and anise is an exquisite dish that combines the sweetness of citrus, the spice of Eastern seasonings, and the tenderness of roasted meat. The light caramelization of honey adds depth of flavor while white wine gives a tangy note. Vegetables and chopped almonds add texture and nutty crunch to the dish. Such a recipe is perfect for a festive dinner or a cozy family gathering, evoking associations with traditional Italian cuisine. Serve it with orange segments to highlight freshness and balance sweetness and spices, turning each bite into a small gastronomic journey.

Chicken baked with oranges, honey, saffron and anise with vegetables and nuts
Energy value per serving
Calories
514.2kcal
Proteins
33.4grams
Fats
34.1grams
Carbohydrates
16.7grams
Ingredients
8servings
Chicken
1.5 
kg
Oranges
2 
pc
Shallot
250 
g
Carrot
500 
g
Almond
50 
g
Salt
 
to taste
Honey
2 
tbsp
White wine
150 
ml
Saffron
 
to taste
Star anise
 
to taste
Cooking steps
  • 1

    Preheat the oven to 190 degrees.

  • 2

    Peel the oranges.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Oranges: 2 pieces
  • 3

    Peel the carrot and slice it into rounds.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Carrot: 500 g
  • 4

    Blanch the shallots in salted water and peel them.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Shallot: 250 g
  • 5

    Rub the prepared chicken with salt, oil, and pepper. Stuff it with orange zest and bake the chicken for about one and a half hours.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Chicken: 1.5 kg
    2. Salt:  to taste
    3. Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons
    4. Ground black pepper:  to taste
  • 6

    Place carrots and onions around the chicken, pour with wine, season with saffron, anise, and honey, and bake in the oven for another 15 minutes.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Carrot: 500 g
    2. Shallot: 250 g
    3. White wine: 150 ml
    4. Saffron:  to taste
    5. Star anise:  to taste
    6. Honey: 2 tablespoons
  • 7

    Sprinkle the cooked chicken with chopped almonds.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Almond: 50 g
  • 8

    Serve with orange pulp.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Oranges: 2 pieces