JESSYE NORMAN'S CORSICAN CHICKEN

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Provided by Jeremy Gerard

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield Six to eight servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 ounces dried apricots, about 1 cup
1/2 cup sultanas
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup olive oil
2 3-pound whole free-range chickens, cut into serving pieces, fat and skin removed
1 cup diced shallots
1 small green bell pepper, julienned
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
3 cups chicken broth, plus 1/2 cup, if necessary
1 tablespoon drained, crushed green peppercorns
Salt to taste
1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 ounces slivered almonds, about 1/2 cup
1/2 cup shredded unsweetened coconut

Steps:

  • Marinate the apricots and sultanas in the white wine overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy skillet and saute the chicken pieces over medium heat until brown on all sides. Drain on a paper towel. Add the shallots, green pepper and garlic to the pan and saute for 10 minutes.
  • Place the chicken legs and thighs, along with the sauteed vegetables, in a large ovenproof dish. Add the apricots and sultanas with the wine, the lemon peel and coriander. Add the chicken broth. Season with the peppercorns and salt. Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes.
  • Add the breasts and wings and, if necessary, some additional chicken broth. Bake until the breasts are tender, about 20 minutes. (This dish can be prepared one day in advance up to this point.)
  • Just before serving, if a thicker sauce is desired, combine one-half cup of the cooking liquid with the cornstarch and stir into the dish. Sprinkle with cilantro, almonds and coconut and heat through until the coconut is golden brown, 10 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 892, UnsaturatedFat 41 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 60 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 1324 milligrams, Sugar 22 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Salahuddin Tanha
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I'm not sure why, but my chicken came out dry. Maybe I overcooked it? The sauce was good though.


Chirak Miya
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was flavorful and moist, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Amsira tareena
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I wasn't a fan of the sauce, but the chicken itself was cooked perfectly.


Isaac Amoah
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This was my first time making Corsican chicken and it was a success! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Boharsa Boruu
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite!


Honor Smitty
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Fortunate Mavuna
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my chicken didn't turn out as well as I hoped. The sauce was too thin and the chicken was a bit overcooked.


Syeda Sidra
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Bleh Isaybleh
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would cook the chicken for a shorter amount of time.


shinyi fred
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce.


Romii Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The sauce was delicious and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Ujjol Khan
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This Corsican chicken was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this dish again.