Best 8 Chicken With Dried Fruit Recipes

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Chicken is a versatile meat that pairs well with a variety of flavors, making it a popular choice for home cooks. When combined with dried fruit, chicken takes on a sweet and savory flavor that is both satisfying and memorable. In this article, we will explore the many different ways to cook chicken with dried fruit, providing recipes for every skill level and every palate. From classic dishes like Chicken with Apricots and Honey to more adventurous creations like Chicken Tagine with Dried Cherries, we have something for everyone. So get your aprons on and let's get cooking!

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GLAZED CHICKEN WITH DRIED FRUIT AND PARSNIPS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 48m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 medium shallots
4 medium-large parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1/3 cup apricot preserves
2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
8 medium skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup pitted prunes, roughly chopped
1/2 cup dried apricots, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over high heat. Add the shallots and parsnips and cook until golden, shaking the pan, 2 minutes.
  • Whisk the apricot preserves, mustard, ginger and cumin in a bowl. Season the chicken with salt and pepper; toss with the apricot glaze.
  • Scatter the dried fruit in the skillet. Place the chicken, skin-side up, on top. Add 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil. Cover and cook until heated through, 6 minutes. Uncover and transfer the skillet to the oven. Cook until the chicken and vegetables are tender and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Push the chicken to the side of the skillet, then stir the vinegar into the pan juices (add up to 2 tablespoons water if the sauce is too thick). Serve from the skillet.

ROAST CHICKEN WITH DRIED FRUIT AND ALMONDS



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Categories     Chicken     Fruit     Nut     Roast     Sauté     Hanukkah     Sukkot     Dinner     Dried Fruit     Prune     Date     Almond     Kosher     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

7 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 pounds onions, thinly sliced
1 pound pitted prunes, halved
12 ounces pitted dates, halved
10 ounces dried apricot halves (about 2 cups)
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 (4- to 4 1/2-pound) chickens, rinsed, patted dry
1 teaspoon turmeric, divided
1 1/2 cups (or more) water
1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat 6 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until deep golden brown, about 30 minutes; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer onions to large bowl; mix in prunes, dates, apricots, sugar, and cinnamon. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread fruit mixture over bottom of large roasting pan. Tuck chicken wing tips under. Rub each chicken with 1/2 tablespoon remaining olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric. Sprinkle each with salt and pepper; place chickens, side by side, atop fruit mixture. Pour 11/2 cups water around chickens. Roast chickens 1 hour. Turn pan around; add more water to fruit mixture by 1/4 cupfuls if beginning to dry. Continue to roast chickens until brown and juices run clear when thigh is pierced, about 45 minutes.
  • Transfer chickens to carving board; let stand 10 minutes. Spoon fruit onto platter; top with chickens and any accumulated juices. Sprinkle with almonds and serve.

CHICKEN WITH DRIED FRUIT



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Make and share this chicken with dried fruit recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup dried apricot, cut into strips
1/4 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
rosemary
salt and pepper
1 can chicken broth

Steps:

  • spray a pan with cooking spray.
  • add chicken and brown on both sides, about 15 minutes, remove.
  • add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
  • add remaining ingredients, bring to boil, lower to medium heat and cook about 10 minutes until sauce thickens serve sauce over chicken.

ROASTED CHICKEN WITH DRIED FRUITS STUFFING



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup breadcrumbs (from about 5 pieces white bread, crusts removed)
1/4 cup dark raisins
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
6 dried apricots, small diced (raisin size)
Zest of 1 lemon
One 3 1/2-pound chicken, at room temperature 1 hour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Combine the breadcrumbs, raisins, butter, chives, salt, apricots and lemon zest in a bowl. Beat together with a wooden spoon to form a smooth mixture.
  • Loosen the skin on the breasts of the chicken using your fingers, then distribute the stuffing under the skin on each side.
  • Place the chicken into a large saute pan and roast for 30 minutes.
  • Baste the chicken with the fat from the pan. Return to the oven and cook until the thickest part of the leg reaches 160 degrees F, 30 minutes more.
  • Rest the chicken for 20 minutes before carving.

PAN-BRAISED CHICKEN WITH DRIED FRUITS AND OLIVES



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Categories     Chicken     Olive     Braise     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dried Fruit     White Wine     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 2; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3/4 cup mixed dried fruits (about 3 ounces), large pieces halved
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
8 brine-cured cracked green olives (about 2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken on all sides with cumin, salt and pepper. Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté until brown, about 2 minutes per side. Push chicken to side of skillet. Add garlic to skillet and stir 30 seconds. Add dried fruits, wine, broth and olives and bring to boil. Simmer chicken uncovered until just cooked through, turning chicken occasionally with tongs, about 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to plates. Increase heat and boil until sauce is slightly thickened, about 4 minutes. Spoon sauce over chicken.

HOLIDAY FRUIT STUFFED ROASTED CHICKEN



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This is a delicious and unique roasted chicken dish that is sure to impress any holiday gathering. It contains nuts, but they can be omitted.

Provided by Care2Adopt

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 22

¼ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 (5 pound) whole chicken
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons Italian-style salad dressing
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
½ teaspoon dried basil, or to taste
½ teaspoon dried thyme, or to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 apple, cored and chopped
1 pear, cored and chopped
½ cup pineapple chunks, drained
½ cup cubed French bread
5 pitted prunes, chopped
1 cup seedless grapes, halved
2 tablespoons Italian-style salad dressing
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon apple cider
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Spread the walnuts out onto a baking sheet and toast them for about 45 minutes, until the nuts start to brown and become fragrant. Watch the walnuts carefully, because they burn quickly. Set the walnuts aside.
  • While the walnuts are roasting, rinse the chicken well with cold water, then pat dry inside and out with paper towels. Place the chicken into a small roasting pan, and sprinkle inside and outside with salt and pepper.
  • Combine 2 tablespoons Italian dressing, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, 1 teaspoon orange peel, the lemon peel, thyme, and basil in a small bowl. Brush the chicken inside and out with the mixture.
  • To make the stuffing, heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the apple, pear, and pineapple chunks; cook and stir about 5 minutes, until the apple and pear are tender. Mix the cooked fruit mixture with the roasted walnuts, bread, prunes, grapes, 2 tablespoons Italian dressing, orange juice, apple cider, 1 teaspoon of orange zest, honey, and cinnamon in a large bowl and stir to combine.
  • Increase oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spoon the stuffing into the chicken cavity, including the area under the neck skin. Secure the skin over the neck cavity with toothpicks, and fold the wings underneath the chicken. Tie the drumsticks together.
  • Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 1 hour, and untie the drumsticks. Return the chicken to the oven and continue roasting until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes to 1 hour additional roasting time. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove the chicken from the oven, cover with a doubled sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 182.2 mg, Fat 42.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 53.7 g, SaturatedFat 13.7 g, Sodium 431.1 mg, Sugar 19.9 g

FRUITED CHICKEN CURRY



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The curry lovers in your house will certainly take to this juicy chicken that's served over a bed of hot rice. Dried fruits and toasted almonds make it a wonderful change-of-pace entree for any occasion.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup dried mixed fruit (such as apples, apricots and plums)
3/4 cup hot water
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Hot cooked rice
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown the chicken in butter on each side; remove and keep warm. In the drippings, cook the onion, curry, salt and pepper until onion is tender. Stir in the fruit, water, sugar and lemon juice., Return chicken to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reaches 170°. Serve with rice; sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CHICKEN WITH SAUSAGE AND DRIED FRUIT



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This slow cooker recipe creates a wonderful, mild, sweet and spicy flavor and works best with frozen chicken. Serve over rice or couscous, or with crusty bread for dipping.

Provided by THERESA_M

Categories     Healthy Chicken Breasts

Time 9h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (6 inch) smoked turkey sausage link, sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup chopped dried apples
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried chives
1 cup chicken stock
1 pinch salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. They can still be frozen if you have those on hand. Layer the sausage, green pepper, onion, garlic, apples, and cranberries over the chicken. Sprinkle with parsley and chives. Pour the chicken stock over everything, and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 9 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 93.1 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 31.8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 590.6 mg, Sugar 22.5 g

Tips:

  • Selecting the right type of chicken: Use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts. This will ensure that the chicken remains moist and flavorful during cooking.
  • Choosing Dried Fruits: Opt for a variety of dried fruits such as apricots, cranberries, raisins, and figs. They add natural sweetness and texture to the dish.
  • Balancing Flavors: To create a harmonious flavor profile, use a combination of sweet, savory, and tangy ingredients. Honey, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard are excellent options.
  • Seasoning and Marinating: Don't forget to season the chicken well with a blend of herbs, spices, and salt. Marinating the chicken overnight or for several hours before cooking enhances its flavor.
  • Cooking Method: You can bake, grill, or pan-fry the chicken. The cooking method you choose will depend on your preference and the specific recipe you're following.
  • Adding Dried Fruits: Incorporate the dried fruits at the appropriate time during cooking. Some recipes call for adding them at the beginning, while others suggest adding them towards the end to prevent them from becoming too dry.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, chicken with dried fruit is a delicious and versatile dish that combines the savory flavors of chicken with the natural sweetness and texture of dried fruits. By following the tips mentioned above, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, these recipes provide a range of options to suit your skill level and preferences. So, gather your ingredients, experiment with different combinations of dried fruits and flavors, and enjoy the delightful taste of chicken with dried fruit.

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