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Cardamom Honey Roasted Chicken

The original recipe is courtesy of beesonline located just outside of auckland. The original was good but this is a little more amplified in flavor. the results are an amazing combination of sweet and spiciness that permeates the kitchen during roasting and your palette as you enjoy your meal. preparation includes 30 minutes to marinate the chicken, actual working time is really quite short and easy.

Steps

Preheat oven to 390f warm the honey so that it is liquid , stir in the sherry , cardamom and peppercorns.
Place marinade and chicken in a large resealable bag , coat chicken with marinade.
Close bag and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan at medium high heat.
Sear the chicken , skin side down , until golden.
Place lemon slices in a roasting pan.
Lay the chicken pieces on top.
Lightly brush with the marinade.
Season with salt and pepper.
Discard the remaining marinade.
Place in the oven and bake until done , approximately 25 minutes for breasts.
Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Pour out drippings from the pan into a gravy boat for gravy.

Ingredients

chicken breasts, olive oil, lemon, salt and pepper, honey, sherry wine, cardamom seeds, peppercorns