Sometimes I develop a craving for a dish with a combination of sweet and savory flavors, like meat, chicken or fish with fruit. This recipe is a twist to Coq au vin, Chicken with Plum and Bacon. it is great for entertaining because it is a one-pot dish and very tasty.
I use drumsticks or thighs instead of breast meat for richer flavor. I serve it white plain rice and it was absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
(4 servings)
* 8 chicken thighs or drumsticks or a mix of both , bone in and skin on
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 4 bacon slices, back or streaky, but preferably smoked, cut into small pieces
* 1 onion, finely chopped
* 2 garlic cloves, sliced
* Zest and juice of 1 orange
* 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
* 1/2 cup red wine or more, most certainly 1 too enjoy while cooking!!!
* Salt and pepper
* 1 tablespoon honey
* 4 fresh red plums or apricots
Directions
1. In a large pot heat the olive oil, add the bacon and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until crispy. Remove and set aside.
2. Rub the chicken with salt and pepper and to the pot. Saute for about 3 minutes on each side or until brown. Remove from the pot and set aside with the bacon.
3. Add the onions to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes or until translucent, add more olive oil if necessary. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the red wine and with a wooden spoon scrape the bottom of the pot.
4. Add the chicken, bacon and remaining ingredients to the pot. Cook over medium- low heat for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or place in crockpot on low for 5 hours or until the chicken is cooked and the sauce has thicken. Add more chicken stock if necessary. Serve warm over white rice with a nice selection of green veg.
