Cider-Braised Chicken with Figs and Caramelized Onions
Ingredients
Food Safety
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Steps
Cut figs in half; trim off tips. In bowl, toss figs with ¼ cup (50 mL) of the cider; set aside.
In large nonstick skillet, heat 1 Tbsp (15 mL) of the oil and butter over medium heat; fry onions and sugar, stirring often, until translucent and golden, about 14 minutes. Stir in garlic and half of the lemon juice; fry for 1 minute. Add to fig mixture along with ginger and chopped thyme. Set aside.
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken, turning once. Add vinegar and remaining cider and lemon juice; bring to boil, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of pan. Add fig mixture; simmer until juices run clear when chicken is pierced, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to warmed serving platter and keep warm.
Increase heat to high; boil until thickened to consistency of syrup, about 6 minutes. Spoon sauce over chicken.
Garnish with thyme sprigs.
Nutrition Info
| Per 300 g serving | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 310 |
| Protein | 23 g |
| Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 26 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sugar | 20 g |
| Cholesterol | 100 mg |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Per 300 g serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|
| Potassium | 13 |
| Calcium | 4 |
| Iron | 8 |
| Vitamin A | 4 |
| Vitamin C | 20 |
| Vitamin B6 | 28 |
| Vitamin B12 | 20 |
| Folate | 10 |
| Zinc | 26 |
