Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 pounds chicken pieces, skin removed
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 10 garlic cloves
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 12 to 15 fresh figs
  • 1 cup ruby port
  • grated zest and juice of a lemon
  • 1/2 cup chopped parsley

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F. Rub spices onto chicken. Arrange chicken in a roasting dish. Put garlic, onions, figs and bay on top. Add port. Bake covered for 50 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and zest and return to oven. Bake uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes longer or until meat is very tender. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve over rice or polenta.




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Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: cdkitchen.com
Submitted By: Meryl
starmer@prodigy.net
Chicken with Figs and Port