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Braised Chicken Thighs with Figs and Bay Leaves

Braised Chicken Thighs with Figs and Bay Leaves
Braised Chicken Thighs with Figs and Bay Leaves is a gluten free, dairy free, and primal main course. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains about 43g of protein, 45g of fat, and a total of 749 calories. Head to the store and pick up bay leaves, salt, wine vinegar, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the honey you could follow this main course with the Honey Gingerbread as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
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2
Place 1 bay leaf on each chicken thigh.
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Heat oil in a heavy 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
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4
Place chicken, bay leaf sides down, in pan. Cook 5 minutes or until browned. Turn chicken over; cook 3 minutes.
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5
Add water; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
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6
Remove chicken from pan.
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7
Add shallots; cook 2 minutes.
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Add chicken, wine, vinegar, and honey to pan; bring to a boil. Cook 1 minute. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until chicken is done.
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9
Add figs; cover and simmer 5 minutes or until figs are tender.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score14
Dairy FreeGluten Free
DietsGluten FreeDairy Free
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