Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Dried Figs

Name: Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms and Dried Figs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 8 bone in skin on chicken thighs; Kosher salt; Extra virgin olive oil; 7 shallots, (peeled and halved from top to bottom); 10 garlic cloves, (coarsely chopped); 1/4 cup (2 ounces) tomato paste; 3/4 cup dry red or white wine ((I used red)); 2 cups homemade chicken stock (or low-sodium chicken broth); 2 bay leaves; 3 ounces dried figs or apricots, (halved (I used figs)); 12 ounces white or Baby Bella mushrooms, (cleaned, trimmed, and halved); 1/2 lemon, (juiced); Fresh parsley, (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:50min

Easy braised chicken, seasoned with a Mediterranean rosemary spice mixture and cooked in a flavorful sauce with red wine, shallots, and mushrooms. Dried figs or apricots add a hint of sweetness, but not at all overwhelming.

Updated at: Sat, 22 Aug 2026 00:24:33 GMT