Best 9 Baked Chicken With Raisins Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Mediterranean with our delectable Baked Chicken with Raisins recipe. This dish is a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors, featuring tender chicken nestled amidst plump raisins, aromatic spices, and a hint of tangy lemon. The chicken is lovingly baked until golden brown, resulting in a crispy exterior and a succulent, juicy interior that will leave you craving for more.

Accompanying this main course are two equally enticing recipes that are sure to round out your meal. For a refreshing and vibrant side, try our Mediterranean Salad, a symphony of crisp vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon-herb dressing. If you're seeking a sweet ending to your culinary adventure, indulge in our delightful Orange and Almond Cake, a moist and flavorful treat that bursts with citrusy goodness and the nutty crunch of almonds.

Whether you're hosting a special gathering or simply seeking a flavorful weeknight meal, our Baked Chicken with Raisins, Mediterranean Salad, and Orange and Almond Cake trio is guaranteed to impress. Get ready to embark on a culinary voyage that will transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN WITH RAISINS



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I turn to this recipe -- adapted from the French chef Madeleine Kamman, who died in the summer of 2018 - when cool weather is on the horizon. Perhaps it's the dried fruit or chicken braised in a sauce (instead of being striped on the grill) that appeals to the season. But it's an easy winner for those first dinners when fall appears. Though plumped raisins are called for, other dried fruit, like diced figs or quartered prunes work well, too.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     poultry, main course

Time 8h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup black raisins
1/2 cup brandy
1 chicken, cut in 8 pieces
3 tablespoons walnut oil
Salt and ground black pepper
1/4 cup minced shallots
3/4 cup verjus (see note)
2 tablespoons glace de viande or de volaille (concentrated meat or chicken stock) or packaged roasted chicken base
3 tablespoons crème fraîche

Steps:

  • Place raisins in a bowl, add brandy and set aside to plump overnight or for at least 8 hours.
  • Make the chicken: Dry chicken pieces. Heat oil in a sauté pan on medium-high, add chicken, skin side down, season with salt and pepper, and sear until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Turn pieces and brown second side. Scatter shallots over chicken. Add verjus to the pan, cover, reduce heat to low and cook 15 to 20 minutes, basting chicken once, until chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove chicken to a dish and cover to keep warm. Add raisins with their brandy to the pan, bring to a simmer for a couple of minutes, then add glace de viande and crème fraîche. Cook for several minutes, until the sauce thickens enough to coat a spoon.
  • Return chicken to the pan, baste with the sauce, then transfer the contents of the pan to a warm, rimmed platter and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 744, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 837 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN, ONION, AND RAISIN STEW



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Onion     Tomato     Sauté     Stew     Currant     Raisin     Spring     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup raisins or dried currants
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 pounds small boiling onions
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 chicken leg-thigh pieces, cut apart
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1 cup canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
2 bay leaves
Peel of 1 small orange, removed in strips using vegetable peeler
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Combine raisins and vinegar in small bowl; set aside. Cook onions in large saucepan of boiling water 5 minutes. Drain; cool slightly. Trim and peel onions.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large ovenproof pot over medium-low heat. Add onions and sauté until golden, about 10 minutes; transfer to large bowl. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon oil to same pot. Working in batches, add chicken to pot and cook over medium-high heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Add chicken to bowl with onions. Add tomatoes with juices, broth, wine, coriander, honey, allspice, and 1 teaspoon pepper to pot. Bring to boil, scraping up any browned bits. Return chicken and onions to pot. Stir in bay leaves, orange peel, cinnamon stick and oregano. Cover tightly and bake until chicken is cooked through, about 1 hour.
  • Stir raisin mixture and remaining 2 tablespoons oil into stew. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to shallow bowl.

SICILIAN LEMON CHICKEN WITH RAISIN-TOMATO SAUCE



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Seared lemon chicken breasts are complimented with a sweet and tangy sauce and served over angel hair pasta. A garnish of lemon zest, shaved Parmesan cheese, and a basil sprig lends this dish a professional look.

Provided by Larry Elder

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

¾ cup golden raisins
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons chopped black olives
2 bay leaves
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil
1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 lemon, zested and juiced
¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
4 sprigs fresh basil

Steps:

  • Soak the raisins in warm water until they plump, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, pine nuts, and olives. Season with bay leaves, oregano, and cayenne. Cook until the onions have softened and begun to turn golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper; cook for 5 more minutes. Add the raisins, balsamic vinegar, and sugar; cook, stirring occasionally until thickened, about 5 more minutes. Remove the bay leaves, and stir in the julienned basil. Cover and keep warm.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • While the pasta is cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. While the skillet is heating, toss the chicken with the lemon juice to coat (the lemon zest will be used later). Cook the chicken on both sides until golden brown and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a warm plate, and allow to rest for about five minutes.
  • To serve, slice each chicken breast against the grain into thin slices. Divide the pasta into four wide, shallow bowls. Fan the chicken slices out over top of the pasta, and spoon the tomato sauce over them. Sprinkle with lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, and a sprig of basil to garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 823.2 calories, Carbohydrate 99.4 g, Cholesterol 102.4 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 57.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 782.3 mg, Sugar 25.9 g

SLOW-SIMMERED CHICKEN WITH RAISINS, CAPERS AND BASIL



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Capers, golden raisins and fresh basil give this dish a sweetly savory flavor. And what's better than that? The kids LOVE it. -Nadine Mesch, Mount Healthy, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (4 ounces each)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup Marsala wine
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup golden raisins
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Hot cooked couscous

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; brown chicken on both sides in batches, adding oil as needed. Transfer chicken to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker., Add wine to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits; pour into slow cooker. Stir mushrooms, red pepper, onion, and tomatoes, raisins and capers into slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low until chicken and vegetables are tender, 4-5 hours. Sprinkle with basil before serving. Serve with couscous.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CINNAMON RAISIN CHICKEN



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Orange juice and cinnamon lend a pleasant spicy taste to these quick-cooking boneless skinless chicken breasts from Connie Moore of Medway, Ohio. "I frequently serve this unusual combination over rice with broccoli or green beans on the side," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute onion, garlic, cinnamon and pepper in oil until onion is tender. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until juices run clear. Add orange juice and raisins. Cook over low heat for 5-10 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED CHICKEN WITH RAISINS



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This is another recipe from my Better Homes and Gardens Italian Cookbook. The raisins and almonds give this a nice flavor.

Provided by islandgirl77551

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 -3 lbs chicken (pieces)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 garlic clove (minced)
2 medium tomatoes (diced)
3/4 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons fresh basil (1/2 tsp. dry basil)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chicken bouillon
hot cooked rice or cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a plastic bag combine flour and 1 teaspoons salt.
  • Add chicken, a few pieces at a time and shake until coated evenly.
  • In a skillet, brown chicken in hot oil for 10-15 minutes, turning to brown evenly.
  • Transfer chicken to a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  • In same skillet saute onion and garlic until tender.
  • Drain off fat and stir in tomatoes,raisins,almonds,wine,basil,1/2 teaspoons salt,bouillon and 1/4 cup water.
  • Pour over chicken cover and bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes.
  • Serve over hot rice or pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542, Fat 31.3, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 979, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 19.4, Protein 29.7

CHICKEN WITH RAISINS AND LEMON



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Provided by Alain Cohen

Categories     Chicken     Potato     Poultry     Lemon     Raisin     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3 1/2-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 large lemon, peel and white pith cut away, very thinly sliced
1/2 cup raisins
3 1/2 cups (about) canned low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Arrange chicken in single layer in large Dutch oven. Drizzle oil over. Tuck potatoes between chicken pieces. Sprinkle with garlic and turmeric. Season with salt and pepper. Lay lemon slices over. Sprinkle with raisins. Pour over enough broth barely to cover chicken. Bring to boil over high heat. Cover and boil 10 minutes. Uncover; reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is just cooked through and potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Transfer chicken and potatoes to platter. Tent with foil to keep warm. Add lemon juice to Dutch oven. Boil cooking liquid until thickened to light sauce consistency and reduced by half, about 7 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon over chicken and serve.

BAKED LEMON CHICKEN WITH RAISINS AND COGNAC



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Make and share this Baked Lemon Chicken With Raisins and Cognac recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup golden raisin
1/4 cup cognac
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 lbs chicken, cut up
4 medium onions, sliced
1 lemon, rind minced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine raisins, Cognac and ½ cup water; soak for 45 minutes.
  • In a large frying pan, heat butter and vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté chicken in batches until brown, 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a roasting pan.
  • Preheat oven to 350. Add onions to drippings in frying pan and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add raisins Cognac mixture, lemon rind and lemon juice. Mix and pour over chicken.
  • Bake for 50 minutes until chicken is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 809.6, Fat 53.8, SaturatedFat 17, Cholesterol 242.1, Sodium 267.8, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 14.3, Protein 57.9

RAISIN RICE STUFFED CHICKEN



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Roast chicken stuffed with a fragrant turmeric flavored rice stuffing.

Provided by Nazi

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (2 to 3 pound) whole chickens
3 cups cooked white rice
1 cup raisins
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small skillet, heat two tablespoons of olive oil. When oil is hot, saute the chopped onion. Add turmeric and raisins. Saute. Add cooked rice and salt. Mix well.
  • Butter the outside of both chickens and sprinkle a little pepper on both. Stuff the rice mixture into both chickens. Place in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake in preheated oven for about 1 hour (or until chickens are nice and brown and the juices run clear).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.3 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 138.5 mg, Fat 28.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 46.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 137.1 mg, Sugar 13 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: For this recipe, it's best to use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts. The bones and skin will help keep the chicken moist during baking.
  • Season the chicken well: Be generous with the salt and pepper when seasoning the chicken. This will help enhance the flavor of the dish.
  • Use a variety of raisins: You can use any type of raisins you like in this recipe. Golden raisins, black raisins, and sultanas are all good options.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking dish: Make sure there's enough space between the chicken pieces in the baking dish so that they can cook evenly.
  • Roast the chicken until it's cooked through: The chicken is cooked through when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

This baked chicken with raisins is a simple but flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is juicy and tender, and the raisins add a sweet and tangy flavor. Serve this dish with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or rice.

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