15 Jan Chicken with Olives, Figs & Dates
INGREDIENTS:
2 tablespoons red wine
vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
. cup honey
1 chicken, cut in 1/8’s
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, sliced
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
10 gs, stems trimmed,
halved
1 cup pitted dates
1/2 cup green olives
DIRECTIONS:
Tu B’Shvat is the New Year for the trees. It’s time to celebrate the
seven species of Israel, wheat, barley, olives, dates, grapes, figs and pomegranates
Try this chicken recipe with olives, figs and dates for a delicious treat.
Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, whisk . cup water, vinegar,
and cornstarch. Whisk in honey and set aside. Rub chicken with olive
oil, salt and pepper and minced garlic and oregano . Place in large
baking pan surrounded with onion, figs, olives and dates. Top with
vinegar and honey mixture. Bake covered for 1 hr. Uncover for
another half hour until golden brown and cooked through.