CHICKEN WITH OLIVES, CARAMELIZED ONIONS, AND SAGE

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Categories     Chicken     Herb     Olive     Onion     Poultry     Bake     Sauté     Hanukkah     Dinner     Kosher     Bon Appétit     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 3 1/2- to 3 3/4-pound chickens, each cut into quarters, backbones removed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika
1 teaspoon turmeric
2/3 cup olive oil
1 1/4 pounds white onions, thinly sliced
1 1/4 pounds red onions, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 750-ml bottle dry white wine, divided
9 large fresh sage leaves
8 large shallots, peeled
8 large garlic cloves, peeled
3 Turkish bay leaves
3 cups assorted brine-cured Mediterranean olives (such as Kalamata and picholine)

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken; pat dry. Arrange on foil. Mix cumin, salt, paprika, and turmeric in bowl. Sprinkle over both sides of chicken. Let stand while preparing onions. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add all onions. Sauté until pale golden, about 30 minutes. Mix in honey. Sauté until onions are deep brown, about 15 minutes. Turn off heat. Tilt skillet, pushing onions toward top and allowing oil to pool at bottom. Set aside 1/3 cup onions for pilaf. Using slotted spoon, spread remaining onions evenly in large roasting pan. Reserve skillet with oil.
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Heat oil reserved in skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, brown chicken, about 5 minutes per side. Arrange chicken, skin side up, in single layer atop onions in roasting pan. Remove skillet from heat.
  • Add 1/2 cup wine to hot skillet. Let stand until bubbling stops. Add remaining wine. Place skillet over medium-high heat; boil until reduced to 2 cups, scraping up bits, about 9 minutes. Tuck sage, shallots, garlic, and bay leaves among chicken quarters. Sprinkle with pepper. Spoon wine mixture over.
  • Cover pan tightly with foil and bake chicken 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle olives over chicken. Baste with juices. Return to oven, uncovered, and continue baking until chicken is tender, basting 2 more times, about 35 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken, vegetables, and olives to platter. Serve with pan juices.

Aweys Hassan
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


Nate Verm
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The flavors were perfect.


Joshi Suresh
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


MizzTurbo Tizza
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I've never cooked with olives before, but this recipe made me a believer. So good!


Umer Umer bhatti
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I made this for my picky kids and they loved it! That's a miracle.


Jaylynn Johnson
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This was a bit too bland for my taste. I think next time I'll add some more garlic and paprika.


Francis Asekhame Oshianor
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I'm not a fan of sage, so I omitted it from the recipe. It was still delicious!


Arbria
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!


Bilal balii Bilal
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I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce and it was delicious! I also served it over pasta instead of mashed potatoes.


Daira Vazquez
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and my family loved it.


Adnan
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I'm not a big fan of olives, but I loved this dish! The caramelized onions and sage really balanced out the flavor of the olives.


francis DJETTO
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This is one of my favorite recipes! I make it all the time. It's so easy and always turns out great.


Melvin Roxas Laxa
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try cooking the chicken for less time next time.


Massah Pess
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I made this for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the combination of flavors. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kasaja Vicent
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This was a bit too salty for my taste. I think next time I'll use less olives and maybe add a bit of lemon juice to balance out the flavors.


Kateregga Lilian
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chicken was juicy and the sauce was flavorful. I especially loved the caramelized onions. I will definitely make this again.


Onlina Luna
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This was a fantastic recipe! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and cooked it for about 45 minutes. The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the caramelized onions and olives added a delicious sweetness and tanginess. I served it with mashe