Name: Roast chicken with Gherkins and Prunes
Prep time: 6 h
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 6 h 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 skinned pieces of chicken breast; 1 cup chopped pickled gherkins; 1 cup pitted prunes; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 2 bay leaves, torn into pieces; 1 clove garlic, chopped finely; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; ¼ cup olive oil; ¼ cup apple cider vinegar; Salt & pepper to taste

Description

A mildly sweet and tangy chicken surprise

Ingredients

Scale

2 skinned pieces of chicken breast
1 cup chopped pickled gherkins
1 cup pitted prunes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 bay leaves, torn into pieces
1 clove garlic, chopped finely
1 teaspoon grated ginger
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
Salt & pepper to taste

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Instructions

Wash the chicken pieces. Make a few incisions on the chicken and sprinkle with salt & pepper.
In a large bowl, combine the gherkins, prunes, oregano, ginger, bay leaves, garlic, olive oil and apple cider vinegar.
Pour the marinade over the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 6 hours.
Pre-heat the oven to 175 degree C.
Bake for 30-40 minutes, till the chicken is fully cooked.
Grill on 200 degree C for another 10 minutes to give it a nice brown exterior.
Remove from oven and serve with a side of mash or sautéed spinach

Prep Time: 6 hours
Cook Time: 30 mins