Sweet and Savory Baked Chicken
Dinner, Holidays, High Potassium, High Protein, Low Sodium
Ingredients
Based on 6 servings per recipe.
- 2-3 pounds chicken pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- pepper to taste
- 1 onion, sliced
- 8 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups red wine
- 6-8 fresh figs or 2-3 fresh pears
- juice from 1 lemon
Preparation
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Rub chicken with olive oil and pepper.
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Put onion slices, bay leaves, and garlic in a shallow roasting pan.
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Place figs and chicken pieces on top of onions and garlic. Pour wine over entire mixture and cover.
- Bake 50-60 minutes, until chicken registers 165 degrees, or until juices run clear from the thigh.
- To serve, remove bay leaves and arrange chicken and fruit on a platter and drizzle with lemon juice.
About This Recipe
For a sweet and savory meal, serve this recipe with luscious figs in the summer and pears during other seasons.