Chicken Braised with Figs on Wilted Escarole

Name: Chicken Braised with Figs on Wilted Escarole
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, divided; 454 grams chicken breast halves (about , skinned; 454 grams chicken drumsticks (about , skinned; 454 grams chicken thighs (about , skinned; 59 milliliters cider vinegar; 237 milliliters dried figs, halved; 680 grams escarole, coarsely chopped; 118 milliliters fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 397 grams fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoons ground fennel seeds; 59 milliliters all-purpose flour; 1 Tbsp minced fresh thyme; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 59 milliliters honey; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 2 Tbsps olive oil, divided; 237 milliliters port or other sweet red wine; 0 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoons salt, divided; 340 grams shallots, peeled

Chicken Braised with Figs on Wilted Escarole might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 651 calories, 42g of protein, and 27g of fat. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 37% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up escarole, chicken thighs, thyme, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the port you could follow this main course with the Port Cobbler as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 35

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To prepare chicken, bring port to a boil in a medium saucepan.

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Whole Chicken

Port

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Add figs; remove from heat.

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Figs

Let stand, covered, 30 minutes or until soft.

Combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large zip-top plastic bag; add chicken. Seal and shake to coat.

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Whole Chicken

Pepper

All Purpose Flour

Shake

Salt

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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Add half of chicken to pan, and cook 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.

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Whole Chicken

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Remove chicken from pan. Repeat procedure with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining chicken. Return chicken to pan.

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Whole Chicken

Cooking Oil

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Add fig mixture, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, shallots, and next 4 ingredients (shallots through 1 can broth). Cover and bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Stir in honey. Uncover and bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Stir in vinegar; place mixture in a large bowl. Cover and keep warm.

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