Elizabethan Chicken

Transport your taste buds to the opulent feasts of the Elizabethan era with this delectable Elizabethan Chicken recipe. Tender, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are seared to golden perfection, then bathed in a luscious glaze of honey, white wine vinegar, and aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Infused with the earthy touch of rosemary and garlic, this dish captures the savory-sweet essence of historic flavors. Finished in the oven and basted with a rich, glossy pan sauce, each bite is juicy, flavorful, and irresistibly satisfying. Perfect for dinner parties or a regal weeknight treat, this recipe pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables or crusty bread for soaking up every drop of the aromatic glaze. Ready in just an hour, Elizabethan Chicken brings elegance and history to your table with ease.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.25 teaspoon cloves (ground or finely crushed)
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 cup chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the honey, white wine vinegar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and dried rosemary. Mix well to make the seasoning glaze.

Step 4

Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet or frying pan over medium heat.

Step 5

Sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until the skin turns golden and crispy. Flip them over and cook for another 3-4 minutes on the other side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Step 6

In the same pan, add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 7

Deglaze the pan by pouring in the chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and stir the prepared glaze into the pan, allowing it to simmer for 1-2 minutes to thicken slightly.

Step 9

Return the chicken thighs to the pan, skin-side up, and spoon some of the glaze over them.

Step 10

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 30 minutes, basting the chicken with the pan juices every 10 minutes.

Step 11

Check that the chicken is fully cooked by ensuring the internal temperature reads 165°F (74°C) on a meat thermometer.

Step 12

Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Step 13

Serve the Elizabethan Chicken hot, alongside roasted vegetables or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful glaze.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(917.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1769.5

Total Fat 123.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 496.6mg	0%
Sodium 2923.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 57.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.9g	0%
Total Sugars 52.2g
Protein 115.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 123.3mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 1227.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.5%

Protein: 25.7%

Carbs: 12.8%