Middle East Chicken

This recipe was originally published in the July, 1980 issue of Family Circle magazine.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 5-6

Ingredients

• 1  large onion, chopped
• 6  ounces prunes, chopped
• 6  ounces  dried apricots, soaked and chopped
• 1⁄3 cup raisins, chopped
• 2  medium granny smith apples, peeled,cored,and chopped
•  salt and pepper
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 (3 lb)  chicken
•  salt and pepper
•  butter

Directions

1. Gently fry the onions in butter or oil until softened, add the chopped fruits and cook gently, stirring, for 2-3 minutes.
2. Add salt, pepper and cinnamon.
3. Fill the chicken with mixture.
4. Truss and rub chicken with salt and pepper, pour a little melted butter over chicken.
5. Bake in a moderate oven, basting frequently with butter for 1& 1/2 hours or until chicken is tender.
6. Serve with rice.