Moroccan-Style Chicken

Ingredients

• 5 chicken quarters
• 1/4 cup olive oil (for frying)
• salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 lb prune
• 6 ounces dried apricots
• 6 ounces golden raisins
• 2 green apples
• 3 ounces whole almonds, blanched
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup dry white wine

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large, heavy frying pan.

2. 2

   Brown chicken pieces, seasoning with salt, pepper, cinnamon and honey.

3. 3

   Scatter the dried fruits around the chicken.

4. 4

   Pour in water and wine. Bring to a boil then lower flame and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours, or until sauce is thick and chicken is tender.

5. 5

   Peel and core the apples and cut into quarters. Add to the pot and cook until soft.

6. 6

   In a separate fry pan, brown the almonds until golden in a little oil.

7. 7

   Serve chicken pieces with fruit spooned on top and sprinkled with almonds.