ORANGE CHICKEN WITH GOLDEN RAISINS AND FIGS

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Provided by Jennifer Felicia Abadi

Categories     Chicken     Fruit     Marinate     Orange     Raisin     Fig

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Sauce
1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped yellow onions
2 cups peeled and cubed white potatoes (any kind)
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup whole Black Mission figs or the larger, amber-colored Calimyrna figs, cut into halves
1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice, strained
4 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, (preferably Lea & Perrins, or another brand that lists tamarind as an ingredient
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
Chicken
3 pounds chicken pieces (white and dark meat)
1 teaspoon salt
Several grindings of black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
4 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
To Serve
1 recipe Basic Syrian Rice (recipe can be found in book)

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare the sauce. Combine all the ingredients in a medium-size bowl and set aside.
  • 2. Prepare the chicken. Rinse the chicken under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Place on a plate.
  • 3. Combine the salt, pepper, garlic powder, allspice, and paprika in a small bowl. Rub the spices into the chicken skin.
  • 4. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. When the oil is very hot, add the chicken pieces and brown, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Pour the sauce over the chicken and simmer, covered, over medium heat until the chicken is cooked through and very moist, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • 5. Serve the chicken pieces over rice, with the sauce spooned on top.

Geoffrey
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I'm on a low-carb diet, so I can't try this recipe.


Alyssa Farmer
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I'm vegan, so I can't try this recipe.


Kashif Zeeb1458
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I'm allergic to oranges, so I can't try this recipe.


Legitflip mama
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This recipe looks too complicated for me. I'm not much of a cook.


abdullah rajpu
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I'm not a fan of Chinese food, so I probably won't be trying this recipe.


Princeasad Princeasad
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This recipe seems like it would be too sweet for my taste.


Hav T.
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I'm not sure about the combination of orange, raisins, and figs, but I'm willing to give it a try.


Twum Boafo
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Akram Dragon
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Imtiaz Hasan Sumon
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I love that this recipe is made with all-natural ingredients.


Hastings Chomboto
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This dish is so easy to make. I had it on the table in under 30 minutes.


Abdul Kalam
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The sauce is amazing! It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and tangy.


BATUL Roy
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The figs were a nice touch. They added a bit of texture and a subtle sweetness.


Bay Renninger
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I'm not a huge fan of raisins, but I loved them in this dish. They added a nice sweetness that balanced out the tartness of the orange sauce.


Sp Shujon 527715
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This recipe is a game changer! I used to get orange chicken from my local Chinese restaurant, but now I can make it at home and it's so much better.


Bianca Mercado
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The combination of flavors is perfect and the chicken is always cooked to perfection.


Jason Suydan
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This orange chicken recipe with golden raisins and figs is a keeper! The flavors are amazing and the chicken is so tender. I will definitely be making this again.