Sweet and Sour Rabbit or Chicken

Name: Sweet and Sour Rabbit or Chicken
Yield: makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 rabbit, cut into 8 pieces, or 1 chicken, 3 to 4 pounds, cut into serving pieces, or 2 1/2 to 3 pounds chicken parts, trimmed of excess fat; Flour for dredging; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1 onion, sliced; 4 celery stalks, chopped; 3 tablespoons drained capers; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1/4 cup currants or raisins; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup chicken stock, preferably homemade (page 160); 1 cup red wine; Chopped fresh basil leaves for garnish

December 14, 2011

A classic Sicilian preparation, with exotic, contrasting flavors. Domesticated rabbit is sold in many supermarkets these days, but since it really does taste like chicken, you can use that if you prefer. Either way, start the meal with a simple pasta dish or serve this with bread and a cooked vegetable.

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