Chicken with Apricots and Dried Plums
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Meaty chicken pieces simmer with dried fruit in a spiced wine mixture for a richly flavored winter dish.
Servings:
Makes 6 servings.
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Ingredients
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2 to 2-1/2 poundsmeaty chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, and drumsticks)see savings
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1/2 teaspoongarlic powdersee savings
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1/2 teaspoonsaltsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonpeppersee savings
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2 tablespoonscooking oilsee savings
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1 6-ounce packagedried apricots, cut into halvessee savings
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1 cuppitted plums, cut into halvessee savings
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1 cupchicken brothsee savings
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3/4 cupdry white winesee savings
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1/4 cupwhite wine vinegarsee savings
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1 tablespoonbrown sugarsee savings
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3 inchesstick cinnamonsee savings
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4whole clovessee savings
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3 tablespoonswatersee savings
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3 tablespoonsDijon-style mustardsee savings
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4 teaspoonsall-purpose floursee savings
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Chopped green onion (optional)see savings
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Hot cooked ricesee savings
Directions
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Skin chicken, if desired. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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In a 4-1/2-quart Dutch oven cook chicken in hot oil over medium heat about 15 minutes or until chicken is lightly browned, turning to brown evenly. Drain off fat.
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Add apricots, prunes, chicken broth, white wine, wine vinegar, brown sugar, stick cinnamon, and whole cloves. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 35 to 40 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer chicken and fruit to a platter; keep warm. Discard stick cinnamon and cloves. For sauce, in a small bowl stir together water, mustard, and flour. Stir flour mixture into cooking liquid. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Spoon some of the sauce over chicken and fruit. Pass remaining sauce. Garnish with chopped green onion, if desired. Serve with cooked rice. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 570, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 82 g, Protein 29 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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