Sweet & Spicy Roast Chicken with Carrots, Dates & Pistachios

Name: Sweet & Spicy Roast Chicken with Carrots, Dates & Pistachios
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American, Israeli
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, (from 1 large lemon); 1 teaspoon orange zest; 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice, (from 2 oranges); 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard; 6 tablespoons honey; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 3 cloves garlic, (roughly chopped); 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves ((or 1 teaspoon dried)); 2½ teaspoons salt; 4 lb bone-in chicken pieces, (thighs, drumsticks and breasts); 3 cups ¼-in (6-mm) sliced carrots; 1 medium yellow onion, (halved and thinly sliced); 1 cup thinly sliced dried dates; 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley, (for garnish); 2 scallions, (light and dark green parts, thinly sliced, for garnish); ¼ cup chopped salted pistachios, (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:45min

This sheet-pan roast chicken dinner is the perfect no-fuss dish for company. Everything can be prepared and assembled a day in advance, so all that’s left to do at dinnertime is pop it in the oven.

Updated at: Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:49:18 GMT