Elizabethan Pot-Roast Chicken with Spiced Plums and Creamy Leeks

Succulent pot-roasted chicken cooked with spiced plums and red wine, served alongside savory, tender creamed leeks and onions.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1206.1 kcals 4824.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 46.3 grams 185.3 grams
Fat 71.2 grams 284.8 grams
Protein 93.1 grams 372.5 grams
Cook Time
105 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
25
g
25
g
Butter
for leeks
Fruits
115
g
225
g
Plums
halved, stones removed, firm
1
piece
Orange
juice only
Liquids
300
ml
Meat
2
kg
Chicken
free-range
NutsSeeds
6
piece
Juniper Berries
lightly crushed
1
tsp
Cinnamon
ground
1
pinch
Nutmeg
freshly grated
3
sprig
Rosemary
fresh
1
dash
1
dash
Black Pepper
freshly ground
1
sprig
Other
1
tbsp
Honey
runny
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped
1
tsp
Ginger
ground
1
piece
Onion
finely chopped, for leeks
1
piece
Leek
chopped

Steps

  • Brown the chicken in a non-stick frying pan and reserve the juices.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Cook the butter, onion, and raisins in an ovenproof saucepan until softened.
  • Stir in the plums, berries, and spices, then add honey and orange juice.
  • Add the stock, wine, and rosemary, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Place the chicken in the pan and roast in the oven for 90 minutes while basting.
  • Heat the reserved chicken juices and butter in a pan.
  • Fry the leeks and onion, then add the thyme and single cream.
  • Season well and heat through before serving with the chicken.