CHICKEN WITH APRICOTS AND PRUNES

Chicken With Apricots and Prunes image

Provided by Stacia_

Categories Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (3 1/2 lb) kosher roasting chickens, cut in 8 pieces (31/2 lbs.)
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup kosher chicken broth or 1 cup water
salt & freshly ground black pepper
10 -12 dried apricots
6 -8 pitted prunes
2 -3 tablespoons pine nuts

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chicken and cook, turning, until golden-brown on all sides.
Add the onion, ginger root, cinnamon, chicken broth or water, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Baste often.
If needed, add a little more broth or water. Add the apricots and prunes. Cover and simmer 15 minutes longer, or until cooked.
Adjust seasoning. Serve garnished with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 124.8, Sodium 243.1, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 10.9, Protein 31.3