Silan Chicken

Sina Mizrahi Sina Mizrahi
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Our Rosh Hashanah table is traditionally graced with an abundance of simanim, from pomegranates to leeks, squash, and black-eyed peas, and many more. In my parents’ home, my mother even serves an actual head of a lamb. I always love incorporating the simanim into the meal, from the main dishes to the salads. Here’s a glimpse of what will be on our table. Silan, also called date honey, is one of my favorite sweeteners. It has a dark chestnut color and here it envelops the chicken in a glossy sauce that’s as delectable as it looks. Though you might imagine it would be overly sweet, the dish comes out nicely balanced, thanks to the garlic and shallots, and pairs well with brown rice, couscous, or quinoa.

 

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9h 30m 6
Easy Gluten Free Meat

Directions

For the Chicken

  1. Place the dried fruit in a 9- x 13inch baking dish, then top with the chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and distribute the garlic and shallots.

  2. In a small mixing bowl, mix the silan, oil, sugar, and water. Using gloved hands, rub the marinade onto the chicken, massaging well into the skin. Place in the refrigerator to marinate overnight.

  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

  4. Bake the chicken uncovered for one hour. Increase heat to 375°F and bake for another 30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes or so. Serve hot.

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5 Comments

Miriam Bashevkin •

This looks delicious, can it be frozen? If so better to freeze cooked or marinating raw?

Raquel Malul Kosher.com Team •
Reply to Miriam Bashevkin

You can freeze either way!

Bayla Abdurachmanov •
Baruch Weiss •

Can this marinate for one hour or does it have to really be overnight

Devorah •

Amazing! This was amazing for Rosh Hashana night it felt so appropriate and was delicious. Very easy to make. The sauce was delicious but only reached the skin probably because I didn’t marinate it overnight so that’s important. I definitely plan on making again.

lisa stoch •

question Can you make this with a whole chicken cut into eighth?

Chaia Frishman •
Reply to lisa stoch

Totally.