Roasted Chicken With Apricots

Posted for zwt6: middle east. cooking time is an estimate.

Preheat oven to 425f.

Combine first 5 ingredients.

Rub chicken inside and out with mixture.

Roast in a 425 oven until golden , turning occasionally to brown all sides.

Lower heat to 350 , add apricots and sugar to pan juices.

Baste chicken and apricots with juices and continue roasting 20 minutes or until tender.

Remove to heated plate , pour juices over and sprinkle with almonds or pistachios.

butter, honey, rose water, salt, black pepper, chicken, fresh apricot, sugar, slivered almonds