Baked Chicken with Figs
Servings Prep Time
4people 20minutes
Cook Time
80minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 20minutes
Cook Time
80minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Cut the chicken and remove excess fat. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Lightly season the chicken. Heat the olive oil in large heavy based frying pan. Cast iron pan is ideal. Over the high heat, brown the chicken in batches on each side, for about 5 minutes, or until the skin is golden.
  2. Place the chicken skin side down in a single layer in 33 x 23 cm (13 x 9 inch) baking dish. Place the figs between chicken pieces. Scatter the garlic and onion over the top. Try to carefully fit them into the gaps but avoid crushing the figs. Sprinkle the spices over the top, add bay leaves inserting them in gaps, pour in the port.
  3. Cover and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover, turn the chicken and bake uncovered for another 20 minutes, or until the chicken is just tender. Stir in the rind and lemon juice and bake for another 15 minutes, until chicken is very tender.