Name: Orange Chicken with Golden Raisins and Figs
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped yellow onions; 2 cups peeled and cubed white potatoes (any kind); 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup whole Black Mission figs or the larger, amber-colored Calimyrna figs, cut into halves; 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice, strained; 4 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, (preferably Lea & Perrins, or another brand that lists tamarind as an ingredient; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce; 3 pounds chicken pieces (white and dark meat); 1 teaspoon salt; Several grindings of black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 4 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 recipe Basic Syrian Rice (recipe can be found in book)

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