Chicken w/ Prunes and Pine Nuts

Prunes sometime get a bad rap but in reality they are only dried plums and they are very yummy. If you haven't had a prune before it taste sort of like a giant raisin. I have been reading a lot about the Mediterranean diet and I found this yummy recipe at a site devoted to Mediterranean recipes, http://www.mediterranean-food-recipes.com/. Enjoy!

• 6-8 boneless/skinless chicken thighs
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic - peeled
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 2 bay leaves
• 8 fresh oregano leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves)
• 10 prunes - whole
• 1 ounce pine nuts - whole
• 2 cup chicken broth
• Salt

1. Sprinkle salt over the chicken cuts and let them rest for an hour.


2. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a medium-sized casserole pot over medium heat. Add the chicken, garlic, the stick cinnamon, and the bay and oregano leaves. Brown for 5 minutes over medium heat, turn the chicken pieces over, and cook for another 5 minutes.


3. When the chicken begins to turn golden, pour in the chicken broth, and add the prunes and the pine nuts. Turn down the heat to low, cover and cook for about 30 minutes.