Sometimes I develop a craving for a dish with a combination of sweet and savory flavors, like meat, chicken or fish with fruit sauces. This Chicken with Prune and Bacon Sauce is such a dish, and it is great for entertaining because it is a one-pot dish and very tasty.
I used drumsticks instead of breast meat for richer flavor. I served it over white plain rice and it was absolutely delicious.
Buen Provecho!
Ingredients
(4 servings)
- 8 chicken drumsticks, bone in and skin on
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 bacon slices, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest of 1/2 orange
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup red wine
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup prunes
Directions
- In a large pot or dutch oven heat the olive oil, add the bacon and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Rub the chicken with salt and pepper and to the pot. Saute for about 3 minutes on each side or until brown. Remove from the pot and set aside with the bacon.
- Add the onions to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes or until translucent, add more olive oil if necessary. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add the red wine and with a wooden spoon scrape the bottom of the pot.
- Add the chicken, bacon and remaining ingredients to the pot. Cook over medium- low heat for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and the sauce has thicken. Add more chicken stock if necessary. Serve warm over white rice.
monicajane says
I don’t generally like sweet in savory foods with a few exceptions…this strikes me as one of those exceptions. It sounds really wonderful…and all I need are some prunes…I see it on the cooking agenda…I like that it’s very different from what I’m generally drawn to.
Arthur says
This is wonderful! Tried this during the weekend. The sweet and savoury balance works well (like with Moroccan ) and I would recommend it. I will for sure try this again, firstly to improve my cooking (would like to reduce the sauce to a denser more-syrupy consistency) and maybe even with chicken breasts too. Has michelin potential!! Gracias Erica!
Joan Nova says
I love using prunes in stewed meat dishes, especially pork. As it cooks down, it creates a delicious sauce. There is a brand in the supermarket that is orange- and lemon-essence prunes which add a great fragrance but I imagine you got that from the orange zest. While I make a similar dish, I have not included a few ingredients you have like honey, wine and bacon which I’m sure just adds additional layers of flavor. Plain rice is the perfect accompaniment. You don’t need more than that.
Oysterculture says
I’ve never cooked much with prunes this way, just do not think to. I always enjoy them but I guess I need to be reminded which you just did – thanks so much! Happy Weekend!
Chef E says
This looks and sounds great Erica. I have laughed lately since marketing ‘prune’ juice in the form of ‘Plum’ juice is all over the teli as of late…I guess Plums sound better than Prunes, but I enjoy them in any form…I will have to try adding them to a recipe soon, since you posted this lovely dish!
Anonymous says
Que rico!. Con el pollo no lo he probado, pero sí con lomo de cerdo y me gusta mucho.
Lo probaré con el pollo la próxima vez.
Un beso.
Erica says
Thank you all!
Chris says
Great looking dish. I’m with you, bone in meat is almost always better than boneless, skinless (sometimes tasteless) chicken breast.
Janice says
this dish looks great, I’ve never paired prunes and bacon before. The chicken looks absolutely delicious
rebecca subbiah says
oh cool recipe and i adore one pot meals yum
Sandra g says
Great New Way To Make Chicken, Thanks Erica!
Kim says
It’s so pretty. I LOVE one pot meals!
Sook says
Chicken with a sweet fruity plum sauce sounds wonderful to me. Thanks for sharing!
peanutts says
Thats a lovely looking dish ,
Erica says
Thank you everyone for visiting! Come back soon 😉
Faith says
I agree, the sweet and savory flavor combination is wonderful. This dish is really pretty and I bet it was perfect served over rice! I know Mike would love this one too, so I’ll be making it in the near future!
Devon says
That looks gorgeous on a plate and I totally dig the idea of sweet meat.
Erika from The Pastry Chef At Home says
Okay, I’ve never been a fan of prunes (I blame my parents for making me eat them as a child) but this looks so good! I think the bacon is what I really love though 🙂
Velva says
Prunes are a wonderful addition to meat dishes. Bacon? Well, we all know bacon is always wonderful 🙂
This looks like a delicious recipe. I know that I would enjoy it.
Erica says
I truly appreciate all your comments!
Bren says
ay que rico el pollo este, aunque yo no como bacon ni nada que se trate de puerco. pero el pollo luce ser bien juicy!!
Ruth says
I just love this recipe! Like you I love dishes that combine sweet and savoury flavours!
Amalia says
Me encanta esta combinacion, te felicito y one pot meal es lo mejor que se ha podido inventar
un saludo
Amalia
Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen says
What an awesome flavor combination!
Michelle says
I made a Pork with Prunes and Bacon last year but I bet the chicken would be much better!
Gorgeous photo, Erica and wonderful colors to the dish as well!
Erica says
Thank you guys 😉
Michelle says
I loved it. I would make minor changes, but the flavor was tremendous.
Tracy says
This is my 3rd time cooking this dish. It’s just wonderful, even our French friends loved it. Thanks for a great recipe!
Adrienne hagan says
Yummy recipe. Am making it again tomorrow for some family. Love all the favors. I’m going to try in a crock pot. I’ll keep you posted!!
Daniel says
Thank you Erica for the recipe. My wife’s parents are from Bogotá and she loves sweet and savory, so I thought this might hit the spot. She thoroughly enjoyed it. Our 1 year old gobbled up the chicken!
Thanks again!
Daniel