Chicken With Apricots and Prunes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 (3 1/2 lb)  kosher roasting chickens, cut in 8 pieces (31/2 lbs.)
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup kosher chicken broth or water
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 10-12 dried apricots
• 6-8 pitted prunes
• 2-3 tablespoons pine nuts

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the chicken and cook, turning, until golden-brown on all sides.

3. 3

   Add the onion, ginger root, cinnamon, chicken broth or water, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Baste often.

4. 4

   If needed, add a little more broth or water. Add the apricots and prunes. Cover and simmer 15 minutes longer, or until cooked.

5. 5

   Adjust seasoning. Serve garnished with pine nuts.