The Silver Palate Cookbook
Tags: easy chicken olives make ahead prunes vegetarian adaptable
Recipe Reviews
This is a very delicious recipe. Simple and easily adaptable. The work is all ahead. I halve the olives and chop the prunes because I like little bits in each bite. I have made this with tofu, just press to release extra water and then go ahead as written. And also with Gardein Scallopini which is a very good meatless chicken breast. For the vegetarian options you need to add a 1/2 cup of veggie broth because the protein wont release juices the way chicken would.
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bhnyc from New York, NY
This is the recipe that my Silver Palate Cookbook falls open to! It is tried and true and never fails to disappoint. It's one of my all-time favorite recipes to cook for a crowd, party or any day.
I love that it marinates overnight and can be served hot or at room temperature. While the recipe calls for lots of chicken, it can easily be halved. However, when I halve it, I always make all of the marinade and sauce. Sometimes I use half prunes and half dried apricots.
This is really good over buttered egg noodles with parsley, salt and pepper and with a side of string beans.
Fabulous!
robing from Vancouver, BC
This recipe takes some pre-planning: you'll have to ensure that you have the semi-exotic ingredients, and then take time to marinate the chicken overnight. But once it's done, you'll see how worth it this recipe really is. I've only made it once, but have never, EVER forgotten it. Just waiting for the right opportunity to make it again, since it's a real party dish, served equally well hot or cold.
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