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chicken with apple butter

Chicken with Prunes in Apple Butter Wine Sauce

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes

Servings

8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion
  • 8-12 skinless chicken legs
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups red wine
  • 1 cup apple butter
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 12 pitted prunes
  • parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Using a wide pan with a lid, heat the olive oil on medium heat. Once it’s hot, add the onion and cook for 1-2 minutes before adding the chicken legs. Season the chicken with salt, garlic powder and black pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until the legs are golden brown. Carefully transfer the chicken to a plate, don’t worry if you scooped out some onion slices.
  • Deglaze the pan by pouring in the wine and scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon. Stir in the apple butter and honey. Bring the sauce to a boil and let the flavors develop, for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Transfer the chicken legs back to the pan and baste each leg with the mixture. Add the prunes and let cook for another 3-4 minutes. Cover and reduce the heat to low for another 40-50 minutes, letting the sauce become rich and thick. You can add up to 1/4 cup of water if you prefer a thinner consistency. Transfer to a serving platter and serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.