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This cast iron chicken with strawberry rhubarb balsamic glaze is the perfect mix of sweet and savory, made with humble ingredients, and perfect for sharing with those you love most.
There is something about a shared rustic meal that is comforting. The way you can walk into a home and immediately know someone has been working the in the kitchen to create a meal to share together. The was there is a familiarity in the old cast iron skillet, a faded recipe handed down over time, or a special treat that they have waiting just for you.
This to me is what the core of cooking is, sharing moments with one another. Yes, food and flavors have become a huge part of my life, along with everything that runs in correlation to that – from farming all the way to mass production in American foodways – but it will always be the meals, the ones I never photograph, the moments around a table with the persons who matter most to me, that will be the thing that fuels this why. 
So as we step back and focus on the people who are important in our lives on Mother’s Day, let’s raise a glass to those impactful women who have helped shape us.
This Cast Iron Roasted Chicken with Strawberry Rhubarb Balsamic Glaze recipe is the perfect mix of sweet and savory that brings out the best in one of the most classic dishes you can prepare. Using humble ingredients, and delicious Bonne Maman Strawberry preserves, I was able to create a recipe that is perfect for sharing around a table with great laughter and conversation. Just like every meal should be. Say it with Homemade and share something more than fast food with your family tonight.
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Chicken with Strawberry Rhubarb Balsamic Glaze
- Total Time: 47 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Sweet and savory collide in this cast iron chicken dish. The strawberry balsamic glaze is the perfect complement to the chicken.
Ingredients
- For the glaze:
- 3/4 cups (178 ml) Bonne Maman Strawberry Preserves
- 1/2 cups (118 ml) chopped onion
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar fig reduction
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- salt & pepper
- For the chicken:
- salt & pepper
- 2 tbsp grape seed oil
- 4 lbs (1814 g) bone in skin on chicken quarters
- fresh thyme
- For the salsa:
- 1/2 cup (125ml) crumbled feta cheese
- fresh mint leaves
- 10 chopped strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a small saucepan, combine the strawberry glaze ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring, then reduce heat to a simmer over low heat and allow the sauce to thicken. Remove from heat if needed. If the sauce thickens too much, add a bit more of the strawberry preserves.
- Heat the grape seed oil in a large cast iron skillet until very hot.
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt.
- Place the chicken skin side down in the hot skillet and cook until crisp and golden, 7 to 10 minutes.
- Flip the chicken carefully, cover, and place in the preheated oven, cooking for another 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid, spoon some sauce over the chicken, and return to the oven for another 5 to 7 minutes.
- Gently mix the ingredients for the salsa.
- Serve the chicken on a platter with additional sauce on the side and topped with the salsa.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the balsamic fig reduction for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- If rhubarb is unavailable, substitute with an equal amount of tart cherries or cranberries.
- Store leftover glaze in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken quarter
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 150
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of cast iron skillet is best for this recipe?
A well-seasoned cast iron skillet is ideal, as it distributes heat evenly and adds flavor to the chicken while it roasts.
How do I know when the chicken is fully cooked?
The chicken is fully cooked when its internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the juices run clear when pierced.
Can I use frozen strawberries and rhubarb for the glaze?
Yes, you can use frozen strawberries and rhubarb; just make sure to thaw and drain any excess liquid before making the glaze.
