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Roasted Chicken with Honey Bacon Pears

Savory Roasted Chicken with Honey Bacon Pears Delight

A comforting one-pot meal featuring roasted chicken with honey, bacon, and pears, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pounds Whole Chicken Breasts Cut in half for even cooking.
For the Flavor Base
  • 1 medium Sweet Onion Substitute with yellow onion if necessary.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be replaced with canola or avocado oil.
  • 8 strips Bacon Replace with turkey bacon for a lighter option.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Use sea salt as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Use cracked pepper as an alternative.
  • 1 cup White Wine Substitute with chicken broth or white grape juice.
  • 4 tablespoons Fresh Thyme Finely chopped; dried thyme can be used (1 tablespoon).
For the Sweet Element
  • ½ cup Honey Maple syrup may work as a substitute.
  • 2 pieces Bartlett Pears Cut in chunks; Anjou pears may be used instead.

Equipment

  • Large Oven-safe Pan
  • Roasting pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Rinse and dry the whole chicken breasts thoroughly and season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. In a large, oven-safe pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and bacon strips, cooking for 3-4 minutes until onions are soft and bacon is slightly crispy.
  4. Pour in 1 cup of white wine, simmer for 2 minutes, then remove onion and bacon mixture and set aside.
  5. Add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan, increase heat to medium-high, and sear seasoned chicken breasts for about 2 minutes on each side.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine chopped pears, ½ cup of honey, 4 tablespoons of fresh thyme, and salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and mix to coat pears.
  7. Layer the cooked onion and bacon mixture at the bottom of a roasting pan, place seared chicken on top, and sprinkle with additional thyme.
  8. Roast in the heated oven for 20 minutes.
  9. Pour prepared pear mixture over the chicken and bake for an additional 10 minutes, checking that pears remain tender.
  10. Remove from oven, let rest for a few minutes, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 45gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Ensure chicken is dried before seasoning for optimal browning and crispiness.

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