Kotopoulo Me Sika (Chicken With Figs In Red Wine) Recipe

Name: Kotopoulo Me Sika (Chicken With Figs In Red Wine)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 5/8 kg chicken, skinned, excess fat removed and cut into pieces, giblets reserved (3 1/2 lb); 1 teaspoon coriander seed, freshly ground; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground; salt; 175 g onions, thinly sliced (6 oz); 6 -10 cloves garlic, whole (to taste); 2 bay leaves; 10 fresh figs; 250 ml mavrothaphne (8 fl oz) or 250 ml ruby port (8 fl oz); lemon, juice and zest of, finely grated; 15 g flat leaf parsley, finely grated

Servings: persons

1 5/8 kg chicken, skinned, excess fat removed and cut into pieces, giblets reserved (3 1/2 lb)
1 teaspoon coriander seed, freshly ground
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, ground
salt
175 g onions, thinly sliced (6 oz)
6 -10 cloves garlic, whole (to taste)
2 bay leaves
10 fresh figs
250 ml mavrothaphne (8 fl oz) or 250 ml ruby port (8 fl oz)
lemon, juice and zest of, finely grated
15 g flat leaf parsley, finely grated

1
Arrange the chicken pieces and giblets in a heavy roasting dish.
2
Sprinkle with the spices and salt and massage into the flesh.
3
Distribute the onions, garlic, bay leaves and figs over and between the chicken pieces, pour in the wine and cover.
4
Cook in an oven preheated to 180 C/350 F/Gas 4 for about 50 minutes, until the chicken is barely tender.
5
Stir in the lemon zest and juice and return to the oven until almost falling from the bones - another 10-I5 minutes.
6
If there is an excess of liquid, leave off the cover for this part of the cooking.
7
Sprinkle with parsley and serve with saffron

915

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

136

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 5/8 kg chicken, skinned, excess fat removed and cut into pieces, giblets reserved (3 1/2 lb), 1 teaspoon coriander seed, freshly ground, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, ground, and more.

Yes, Kotopoulo Me Sika (Chicken With Figs In Red Wine) 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.

Kotopoulo Me Sika (Chicken With Figs In Red Wine)

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