Since people are always looking for new chicken recipes and quince is a new fruit, we decided to put them together! The result was really fantastic: a sweet and flavorful chicken with caramelized quince that makes you wonder…” Hmmm… I don’t know exactly what it is, but I like it!”
Times
Prep Time : 14 min
Cook Time : 1 hour
Ready Time : 1 hour, 14 min
Servings
4-6 Servings
Ingredients
4 quince
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 pounds skinless, boneless, chicken thighs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baharat or allspice if you cannot find it
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups orange juice
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Directions
Sprinkle quince with 1/2 tsp cinnamon until well coated
In a large deep skillet place quince and sugar cook in medium low for 5 minutes, add lemon juice and keep cooking for another 10 minutes until quince is caramelized, but still firm.
Put caramelized quince on a plate including all its liquid.
Season chicken on both sides with salt baharat and 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Using the same skillet, heat oil sear chicken on both sides about 5 minutes each side
Add quince with its juices, add orange juice and raisins.
Bring to a boil and simmer covered for 30-40 minutes until sauce concentrates.
Right before serving add fresh cilantro and almonds.
ENJOY!