Rustic Herbed Apricot Chicken
2 Chickens, cut into 8 pieces -each, wing tips trimmed 1/4 c Extra-virgin olive oil 2 tb Extra-virgin olive oil 4 Garlic cloves, coarsely -chopped 2 tb Balsamic vinegar 2 tb Dried ...
Ingredients
- 2chickens, cut into 8 pieces
- 2tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 4garlic cloves, coarsely
- 2tbsp dried thyme
- 2tbsp dried tarragon
- 1/2tsp coarsely ground black pepper
- 1large onion, halved and thinly
- 2cup defatted chicken broth
Directions
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2 Chickens, cut into 8 pieces -each, wing tips trimmed 1/4 c Extra-virgin olive oil 2 tb Extra-virgin olive oil 4 Garlic cloves, coarsely -c
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Be sure to use tawny port
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With its beautiful amber color and slightly dry flavor, it compliments the apricots
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Save your ruby port, which is sweeter and has a deep red wine color, for after dinner
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Rinse chicken pieces and pat dry
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In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup olive oil, chopped garlic, vinegar, thyme, tarragon and 1/2 teaspoon pepper
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Add the chicken, toss together well and marinate at room temperature for 2-3 hours or refrigerate overnight
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Remove chicken from marinade, scraping off any bits that might remain