CHICKEN WITH SHALLOTS, PRUNES, AND ARMAGNAC

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Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Chicken     Poultry     Sauté     Christmas     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Dinner     Prune     Cognac/Armagnac     Winter     Shallot     Simmer     Bon Appétit     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup large pitted prunes (about 20)
2/3 cup Armagnac or other brandy, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 4-pound cut-up free-range chicken
12 large shallots, peeled
1 1/4 cups organic chicken broth
3 large fresh thyme sprigs plus 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon Sherry wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Boil prunes with 1/3 cup Armagnac in small saucepan until almost all liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes. Cover and set aside.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Add to skillet, skin side down; cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Add shallots; cook until browned in spots, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 1/3 cup Armagnac; boil 30 seconds, scraping up browned bits. Add broth, prunes, and thyme sprigs; bring to boil. Add chicken in single layer, skin side up, and any accumulated juices. Cover, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 17 minutes. Transfer chicken to plate.
  • Stir vinegar into sauce; simmer until thickened, 3 minutes. Remove thyme sprigs. Season with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over chicken. Sprinkle with chopped thyme.

SM FARUK
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I'm not a big fan of Armagnac, so I substituted it with brandy. It still turned out great!


ABIR GAMING
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing!


Desirae Gallegos
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I've never cooked with prunes before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They added a wonderful sweetness to the dish.


Tyler Thomson
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I made this dish for my friends and they all loved it. It's definitely a keeper!


CHUKWURAH KENNETH
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make and looks very impressive when you serve it.


Amoo Abdulrasaq
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It was surprisingly delicious! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy.


AlexaB Lewis
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This dish is a must-try for any chicken lover. The combination of shallots, prunes, and Armagnac creates a unique and delicious flavor that will tantalize your taste buds.


DrollestPanda 24
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I highly recommend it!


Bristy Islam
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and always impresses my guests.


PRINCE BONDLY AYUK
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This was a great recipe! I followed it exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the sauce was delicious.


Md Jafar
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I made this for dinner last night and it was a hit! My family loved the combination of flavors. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


LaRhonda Garrett
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The shallots and prunes added a wonderful sweetness to the chicken, and the Armagnac gave it a nice depth of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.