Chicken With Figs/Silver Palate Recipe

Name: Chicken With Figs/Silver Palate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chickens (2 and a half to 3 pounds each), cut into 8 pieces each; 6 large cloves garlic, finely minced; 2 tablespoons dried thyme; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup best-quality olive oil; 4 teaspoons green peppercorns (packed in water), drained; 1 cup imported black olives; 1 and a half cups dried apricots; 1 cup dried small figs or large fig pieces; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup Madeira; 1 cup large pecan pieces; Grated zest of 2 lemons

Servings: persons

2 chickens (2 and a half to 3 pounds each), cut into 8 pieces each
6 large cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tablespoons dried thyme
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup best-quality olive oil
4 teaspoons green peppercorns (packed in water), drained
1 cup imported black olives
1 and a half cups dried apricots
1 cup dried small figs or large fig pieces
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Madeira
1 cup large pecan pieces
Grated zest of 2 lemons

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1.One day before serving, combine the chicken, garlic, thyme, cumin, ginger, salt, vinegar, oil, peppercorns, olives, apricots, and figs in a large bowl. Marinate covered in the refrigerator overnight. Remove the bowl from the refrigerator 1 hour before cooking.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
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Arrange the chicken in a single layer in a large shallow baking pan. Spoon the marinade mixture evenly over the chicken. Sprinkle with the sugar and pour the Madeira between the pieces.
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Cover the pan with aluminium foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake, basting frequently with the pan juices, until the juices run clear when a thigh is pierced with a sharp skewer, 40 to 50 minutes.
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Using a fork and slotted spoon, transfer the chicken, olives, and dried fruit to a large serving platter. Drizzle with a few large spoonfuls of the pan juices and sprinkle with the pecans. Sprinkle the lemon zest over all. Pass the remaining pan juices in a sauceboat.
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(6 portions)

1070

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chickens (2 and a half to 3 pounds each), cut into 8 pieces each, 6 large cloves garlic, finely minced, 2 tablespoons dried thyme, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Figs/Silver Palate falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken With Figs/Silver Palate

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