Sicilian Braised Sweet and Sour Chicken

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Sicilian Braised Sweet and Sour Chicken for a Flavourful Dinner
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

70 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic , bruised
800 g skinless chicken thighs , halved
all-purpose flour , seasoned to taste
1 large onion , thinly sliced
250 ml red wine
1 bay leaf
3 sprigs rosemary
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon caster sugar
150 ml chicken stock
1 tablespoon currants
1/2 cup black olives
2 tablespoons pine nuts , roasted ( I do this in a small dry pan over a low heat , shaking 'til golden )
1/4 cup flat leafed parsley

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
630
Sugar
10g
Fat
36g
Sicilian Braised Sweet and Sour Chicken is a traditional Italian dish that is rich and tangy, combining the sweetness of currants, the savory taste of chicken, and the sour tang of vinegar and olives. This recipe hails from Sicily and is the perfect option for an Italian-inspired dinner. The chicken is cooked low and slow in a flavorful braise that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. It's great for a cozy night in with family or friends or for impressing dinner guests with a sophisticated take on chicken.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 180°C/355°F.
2.Heat olive oil in a large, lidded casserole dish on a medium heat until hot. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3.Coat chicken pieces with seasoned flour and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
4.Add sliced onions, red wine, bay leaf, rosemary, white wine vinegar, caster sugar, and chicken stock. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
5.Cover the casserole, transfer to the preheated oven, and cook for 50 minutes.
6.Add currants, olives, and roasted pine nuts and cook for an additional 20 minutes until chicken is tender.
7.Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy!

PROS

This dish is packed with flavor and perfect for a comforting dinner.

It’s a great way to switch up a chicken recipe and try something new.

The ingredients complement each other well for a complex, tangy taste.

CONS

It’s a time-consuming recipe and requires several ingredients and steps to prepare.

It’s also not recommended if you don’t like sweet and sour flavors or olives.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein and essential nutrients like zinc, vitamin B12, and niacin.
It also contains antioxidants from the olives and currants, and pine nuts are a good source of magnesium.
However, it’s not the healthiest option due to its high sodium content from the olives and chicken stock.

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