ORANGE CHICKEN WITH GOLDEN RAISINS AND FIGS

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Provided by Jennifer Felicia Abadi

Categories     Chicken     Fruit     Marinate     Orange     Raisin     Fig

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Sauce
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped yellow onions
2 cups peeled and cubed white potatoes (any kind)
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup whole Black Mission figs or the larger, amber-colored Calimyrna figs, cut into halves
1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice, strained
4 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, (preferably Lea & Perrins, or another brand that lists tamarind as an ingredient
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
Chicken
3 pounds chicken pieces (white and dark meat)
1 teaspoon salt
Several grindings of black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
To Serve
1 recipe Basic Syrian Rice (recipe can be found in book)

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare the sauce. Combine all the ingredients in a medium-size bowl and set aside.
  • 2. Prepare the chicken. Rinse the chicken under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Place on a plate.
  • 3. Combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, allspice, and paprika in a small bowl. Rub the spices into the chicken skin.
  • 4. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. When the oil is very hot, add the chicken pieces and brown, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer, covered, over medium heat until the chicken is cooked through and very moist, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • 5. Serve the chicken pieces over rice, with the sauce spooned on top.

Elizabeth Lemus
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The orange chicken with golden raisins and figs was a culinary delight! The succulent chicken, coated in a tantalizing orange sauce, paired perfectly with the sweet and chewy raisins and figs. Each bite was an explosion of flavors that left me cravin


Tammy Beatty
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This recipe is very affordable to make. I was able to find all of the ingredients at my local grocery store for a reasonable price.


Atikkul Seikh
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This recipe was so easy to make! I was able to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes. It's a great option for busy weeknights.


Leonard Montgomery
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I love that this recipe uses all-natural ingredients and no processed sugars. It's a healthier take on a classic dish that still tastes amazing.


Hilkka Phestus
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As a professional chef, I was impressed with this recipe. The combination of flavors was spot-on, and the instructions were clear and easy to follow. I highly recommend this dish to anyone looking for a flavorful and impressive meal.


Vuyelwa Portia
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I made this for my family and they all raved about it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfectly balanced between sweet and savory. Even my picky eater loved it!


thenjiwe maduma
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This was a delicious and unique take on orange chicken! The golden raisins and figs added a sweet and tangy twist that I loved. I will definitely be making this again.