INGREDIENTS
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1 lemon, plus 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, more for pot
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3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
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4 tablespoons olive oil
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1 1/2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
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3 tablespoons honey
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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1 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
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3 cups sliced carrots (1/4-inch thick)
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1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
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2/3 cup sliced dates
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1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
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1/4 cup chopped cilantro or parsley, for garnish
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2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish
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1/4 cup chopped toasted pistachio nuts, for garnish