Citrus Spiced Chicken

Directions

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   Preheat your oven to 350 F (180 C).
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   Wash, trim, and dry all the chicken.
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   Set aside in a large bowl.
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   2.
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   In a food processor, blend the onion, cinnamon, cardamom, turmeric, paprika, and olive oil until relatively smooth.
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   Toss the onion spice mixture with the chicken and rub it under the skin of the chicken.
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   Arrange the chicken on a roasting pan and season with salt and pepper.
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    Roast in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
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    4.
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    While the chicken is roasting, bring the chicken stock and honey to a simmer in a medium-sized saucepan.
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    Add the fruit rinds and let the mixture simmer for ten minutes or until the rinds are soft.
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    Remove from heat and add the citrus juices.
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    When the chicken has roasted for 45 minutes, remove from oven and pour citrus sauce over the chicken.
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    Return to the oven for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown.
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    5.
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    Remove from oven and baste with the sauce and juices at the bottom of the roasting pan.
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    Serve with rice and roasted veggies.
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