I first cooked this during one of my courses. I was with a lovely group in a farmhouse in Tuscany and we improvised for a session. We used chicken pieces on the bone, which worked beautifully. Chicken thighs are tasty and juicy and a great alternative to chicken breast, which can be dry. For chicken on the bone, follow the same recipe as below, but add 15-20 minutes to the cooking time.
Time: 45 minutes.
Serves 4-6 as a main course.
Ingredients
? 4-5 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil
? 1 finely sliced onion
? 2 garlic cloves, crushed
? � tsp grated fresh or ground ginger
? � tsp turmeric
? 6-8 boneless and skinless chicken thighs
? 8 dried figs
? 8 dried apricots
? 100 ml Marsala wine/sweet dessert wine
? 200 ml hot water
? 2 tbsp flaked almonds (optional)
? 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
Method
? Remove any excess fat from the chicken thighs, rinse and pat dry.
? Warm the oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Add the onion and cook over a low heat for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, half the apricots and figs and season. Stir well, add the chicken thighs and leave to golden at medium-high heat for a couple of minutes on both sides.
? TIP: For best results, use a non-stick frying pan. The chicken won't stick and tear and you will need less oil for cooking.
? Once the chicken thighs have turned golden, add a little more salt and pepper and the hot water. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid and cook for 12-15 minutes, turning occasionally.
? Remove the lid, add the Marsala wine and the remaining apricots and figs. Stir and cook uncovered for another 10-15 minutes on medium-low heat.
? Transfer to a warmed platter and sprinkle with almond flakes and parsley.
? Serve hot with rice or couscous.
Source: http://www.thejc.com/lifestyle/recipes/62779/recipe-chicken-thighs-apricots-and-figs
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