Chicken Braised with Dried Fruits Recipe

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Savory chicken and slightly sweet fruit make a wonderful combination. Using all dark meat ensures lots of flavor and a uniform cooking time.

Chicken Braised with Dried Fruits Recipe (+)

Directions

Soak fruit in wine. Preheat oven to350° F.
Mix salt, pepper and flour in a plastic or paper bag. Add chicken pieces, 2 or 3 at a time and shake to coat lightly.
Heat oil in an oven-proof heavy skillet or pot, with a cover, and brown the chicken. Add onions and fennel, stirring for a minute or two to toast the seeds. Add fruit and wine plus 1/2 cup water. Stir to loosen browned bits from the pan.
Cover and bake about 45 minutes, or until chicken is tender. Good served with rice, polenta, noodles, or mashed potatoes.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Serving Description: 2 pieces chicken

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

-		1 cup coarsely chopped dried fruit: a mixture of figs, apricots, prunes, raisins, etc
-		1 cup wine
-		1/4 cup flour, more if needed
-		1 teaspoon salt, plus ground black pepper to taste
-		8 pieces chicken legs, thighs, or a combination
-		2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
-		1 onion, chopped
-		2 teaspoons fennel seeds, crushed or coarsely ground
-		1/2 cup water

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