DRUNKEN CHICKEN

Drunken Chicken image

Provided by alicesniche

Time 1h15m

Yield 1/2 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup raisins
1/2 cup sherry wine
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 onion, halved and thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tart apples
1 cup slivered almonds
1 1/2 cups well flavored chicken stock
1 cup tequila

Steps:

Put the raisins in a bowl and pour in the sherry. Set aside to plump up. Season the flour with the salt and pepper and spread it out on a large, flat dish or soup plate. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan. Dip each chicken thigh in turn in the seasoned flour, then fry in the hot oil until browned, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels.
Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a large, deep frying pan. Add the onion slices and crushed garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes. Meanwhile, peel, core and dice the apples.
Add the diced apple to the onion mixture with the almonds. Cook stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes, then add the soaked raisins, with any remaining sherry. Add the chicken pieces to the pan.
Pour the stock and tequila over the chicken mixture. cover the pan with a lid and cook for 15 minutes, then take off the lid and cook for 10 more minutes or until the sauce has reduced by about half.
Check that the chicken thighs are cooked by lifting one out of the pan and piecing it in the thickest part with a sharp knife or skewer. Any juices that come out should be clear. If necessary, cook the chicken for a little longer before serving. sprinkled with chopped fresh herbs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.5, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 31.3, Sodium 226, Carbohydrate 31.4, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 14, Protein 15.2