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Sweet and Tangy Rhubarb Chicken

This Sweet and Tangy Rhubarb Chicken recipe combines the savory flavors of chicken with the tartness of rhubarb for a unique and delicious meal. It's a flavorful dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 0.5 red onion thinly sliced
  • 4 large garlic cloves
  • 8 skinless chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 14 oz fire roasted diced tomatoes canned
  • 0.25 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 pound fresh or frozen rhubarb diced
  • 3 cups chicken stock or bone broth
  • to taste sea salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Brown chicken in avocado oil over medium heat, about 5 minutes per side. Set aside.
  2. Cook onions and garlic until softened, 4-5 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and turmeric; cook 1-2 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes, coconut sugar, lime juice, chicken stock, and rhubarb.
  4. Return chicken to pan, simmer, then cook on medium-low heat uncovered for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve with parsley.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use bone-in chicken thighs instead of drumsticks. Adjust the amount of coconut sugar to your liking, depending on the tartness of the rhubarb.