Fig and Lemon Chicken

Submitted by DrGaellon

"Adapted from a recipe by Kimber at www.allrecipes.com."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 2 lemons, juice of
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 (9 -10 ounce) package dried figs, halved
• 1 lemon, peel removed and sliced thin
• 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• salt, to taste
• ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, brown sugar, vinegar and water; set aside.
3. Place figs and lemon slices in the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange chicken thighs on top, then pour vinegar mixture over chicken. Finally, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Bake for 30-40 minutes, basting frequently (turn figs if they begin to brown).
5. With a slotted spoon, remove chicken, figs and lemon slices from baking dish and place on a warm platter. Skim fat from cooking juices, then pour over chicken as sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Reviews

[Mia in Germany]

Excellent dish - perfect balance of sweet and sour. Followed the recipe to the letter and served with rice and roasted cauliflower. Will make this again. Thanks for sharing!<br/>Made for Bargain Basement.