This Pan Roasted Chicken with Dates and Shallots is one of my go-to dinner meals. The combination of flavors make this a winner winner chicken dinner.
This Pan Roasted Chicken with Dates and Shallots is so delicious and tasty. I mean, honestly, I think roast chicken is surely one of the best, no-nonsense, all-meat-eaters-love-it meals around. But the dates and shallots just add such a lot of extra flavor here. They make this particular roast chicken dish stand rather out from the rest. Certainly the saltiness of the olives and the sweetness of the dates make for an unusual and really tasty combination. This is going to put an altogether new twist on your perception of roast chicken!
So if you are a fan of my meals you know how much I love cooking with dates. The sweetness they add to the flavor is natural and undeniably exquisite. I love to use Californian Dates as they are overall one of the best brands around. Additionally, the price point is great. So that’s my recommendation but if you can’t get them then do make sure to go for a good quality date. The date is one of the key flavors here, hence you want to get the best you can.
If you want to find out more about why some of the best dates in the world grow in the Golden State, check it out here.
How to Store your California Dates
- So, dates are best stored in the refrigerator
- Be particularly sure to keep them in an airtight container
- If stored properly they can last up to six months, although remember they will lose moisture the longer they sit
So, ok guys! If you make this Pan Roasted Chicken with Dates and Shallots, please leave a comment and indeed give this recipe a share! I love to hear from all of you, and I therefore always do my best to respond to your comments. Lastly, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram or Tik Tok! Because I like to look through and see your creations. Post to Instagram stories too so I can easily share with my fans!
Finally, are you now in to the whole chicken with dates flavor? Check out my delicious Chicken Salad Tartine with Dates.
Fancy making something sweet with those dates instead? Surely you do! Then check out my Chocolate Hazelnut Date Tart.
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Pan Roasted Chicken with Dates and Shallots
This Pan-Roasted Chicken with Dates and Shallots is one of my go-to dinner meals. The saltiness of the olives and the sweetness of the dates really make this a winner winner chicken dinner.
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2
Ingredients
2 bone-in chicken breasts, skin on
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ stick unsalted butter
3 shallots, sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
6 sprigs thyme
½ cup white wine
1 cup chicken stock
8 California dates pitted and halved
10 green olives, pitted and halved
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove chicken from the fridge at least 45 minutes before cooking.
- Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet for over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and Pepper. Cook the chicken skin side down for about 3 -5 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside on a plate.
- Add butter and shallots to pan and cook until they begin to caramelize. Add garlic and thyme sprigs to the pan. Add white wine and deglaze the pan until it’s reduced by half. Add dates, stock, and olives to the pan.
- Place chicken breasts back into the pan and roast in the oven for about 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the pan. Place the pan on the stovetop, add vinegar and lemon zest and juice and simmer to thicken up the sauce.
- Serve chicken with the sauce on a large plate with a green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Cuisine: American
