Autumn Roast Chicken: Fig and Fresh Herb Glaze for Autumn

A comforting and elegant dish that celebrates the flavors of early autumn.

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Autumn Roast Chicken: Fig and Fresh Herb Glaze for Autumn
Prep Time25 min
Cook Time60 min
Servings4 servings
DifficultyMedium
Calories620 kcal

Resumo para quem tem pressa

"This complete roast combines whole golden-skinned chicken with rustic caramelized vegetables and a sweet and sour glaze of fresh figs, balsamic vinegar, and honey perfumed with rosemary and thyme. A robust country dish for family gatherings in the fall."

Discover a recipe for juicy roast chicken with a delicious bittersweet fig glaze and a touch of fresh herbs, perfect for a special autumn dinner.

O Que Você Precisa Saber

- Meticulous drying of the chicken skin with paper towels before greasing is essential to obtain a crispy texture in the oven at 200°C. - Cooking on a bed of carrots, potatoes, and red onion uses the juices that drip from the bird to cook and brown the vegetables. - The balsamic glaze with fresh figs applied in the final half of the time creates a mirrored layer with caramelized sweet and sour notes.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1.5 kg (approx.) Whole chicken
  • 8 units Fresh ripe figs
  • 1/2 cup Good quality balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup
  • 3 units Fresh rosemary sprigs
  • 3 units Fresh thyme sprigs
  • 4 dentes (picados) Garlic
  • 1 unit (cut into wedges) Red onion
  • 2 units (cut into large pieces) Carrots
  • 4 units (cut in half) Small potatoes
  • 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon (or to taste) Sal marinho grosso
  • 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste) Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Instructions

1

<strong>Prepare o Frango:</strong> Pré-aqueça o forno a 200°C. Lave o frango, seque-o completamente com papel toalha por dentro e por fora. Uma pele seca garante uma crocância perfeita. A técnica profissional é garantir que não haja umidade superficial antes de assar.

2

<strong>Season the Chicken:</strong> In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, pepper, half of the minced garlic, and the leaves of a sprig of rosemary and one of thyme. Rub this mixture all over the surface of the chicken, including under the breast skin. Do not skimp on the seasoning for a deep flavor.

3

<strong>Prepare the Vegetables:</strong> On a large baking sheet, distribute the red onion, carrots, and potatoes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Add the remaining rosemary and thyme sprigs and the remaining minced garlic. Mix well to coat the vegetables in the seasoning and olive oil.

4

<strong>Position the Chicken:</strong> Place the seasoned chicken over the vegetables on the baking sheet. If desired, stuff the chicken cavity with a few onion wedges and the herb sprigs. This adds aroma and moisture to the inside of the bird.

5

<strong>Asse Inicialmente:</strong> Leve ao forno pré-aquecido e asse por 30 minutos. Este tempo inicial permite que a pele comece a dourar e os sucos se concentrem. Observe o frango para evitar que ele queime.

6

<strong>Prepare the Fig Glaze:</strong> While the chicken roasts, cut 4 of the fresh figs in half. In a small pot, mix the balsamic vinegar, honey (or maple syrup), and chopped figs. Take to medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it reduces and forms a thick glaze. This will take about 10-15 minutes. The most important tip is not to let the glaze burn.

7

<strong>Apply the Glaze:</strong> Remove the chicken from the oven. With a culinary brush, generously drizzle the chicken and vegetables with half of the fig glaze. The remaining whole figs can be added to the baking sheet at this time. This step infuses flavor and helps create a beautiful caramelized crust.

8

<strong>Continue Roasting:</strong> Return the chicken to the oven and continue roasting for another 30-40 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the thigh reaches 75°C and the juices run clear when pierced. Brush the remaining glaze on during the last 10 minutes of cooking. The most common mistake is not checking the internal temperature of the chicken, resulting in dry or undercooked meat.

9

<strong>Descanse e Sirva:</strong> Retire o frango do forno, cubra-o frouxamente com papel alumínio e deixe descansar por 10-15 minutos antes de fatiar. Este descanso é crucial para que os sucos se redistribuam, garantindo um frango mais suculento. Sirva o frango fatiado com os vegetais assados e o molho formado na assadeira.

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Chef Tips

- Tie the chicken legs with kitchen twine to ensure even cooking of the breast and thighs in the same roasting pan. - Brush the fig glaze during the last 20 minutes of baking so as not to burn the sugars in the honey and balsamic prematurely. - Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes after coming out of the oven before carving so that the internal juices redistribute through the meat.

Variations

- Orange touch: add thin slices of Bahia orange with skin between the fig pieces in the pan during baking. - Addition of walnuts: Sprinkle toasted walnuts or nuts over the dish when serving to add a rustic crunchy element. - Additional herbs: place fresh sage sprigs in the chicken cavity along with the garlic and onion for a dense autumnal perfume.

Substitutions

- The whole chicken can be replaced by 1.5 kg of skin-on, bone-in thighs and drumsticks, reducing the oven time to 45 minutes. - Fresh ripe figs can be replaced by dried figs rehydrated in warm water or fresh plums cut in half. - The balsamic vinegar from Modena can be replaced with dry red wine mixed with 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and honey.

How to Store

Mantenha a carne desfiada ou em pedaços e os vegetais assados em recipientes fechados na geladeira por até 3 dias. Para reaquecer, coloque as porções em assadeira coberta com papel-alumínio no forno a 180°C por 15 minutos até aquecer o centro.

Can You Freeze It?

Shredded roast chicken meat without the skin freezes very well in suitable containers for up to 90 days in the freezer. Roasted vegetables and figs should not be frozen, as they soften and release excessive water after thawing.

What to Serve With

Pairs perfectly with velvety yellow potato puree, wild rice with nuts, crispy toasted onion farofa, or a bitter leaf salad with vinaigrette. To toast, serve with a medium-bodied red wine like Pinot Noir or Chianti.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to know if the chicken has roasted completely on the bone?

Pierce the thickest part of the thigh with the tip of a knife; the liquid that drains should be completely transparent and without pink traces of blood.

Why should vegetables be cut into large pieces?

Since the chicken spends 60 minutes roasting, small cuts of potato and carrot would fall apart before the meat reaches the ideal cooking point.

Can I use canned figs in syrup in this recipe?

Figs in syrup have excess sugar and a very soft consistency, which caramelizes too quickly and burns; prefer fresh or rehydrated dried figs.

How to prevent chicken breast from drying out while thighs roast?

Keep the bird with the breast facing up and baste every 20 minutes with the liquid fat and olive oil accumulated at the bottom of the roasting pan.

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