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!”
Rosh Hashanah Chicken and Quince
Servings
4 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 quince
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 pound skinless boneless, chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Jamie Geller Baharat or allspice if you cannot find it
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
- 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- 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!
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