Jerusalem Chicken

 

Jerusalem Chicken

Jerusalem Chicken
By Leann Albrecht

The first time Carl and I had this dish was at our local Chef’s Market. I inquired about the recipe but, of course, it was a “chef’s secret”. So we dissected the flavors then I went home and created my own recipe which is nearly identical to the flavors we originally savored.

I enjoy making meals that bake in the oven for two reasons. First of all, as it bakes, the aroma fills the house and preps your taste buds for dinner. Secondly, oven meals allow me time to keep working on other things until it’s done.

You will enjoy the wonderful Mediterranean flavors of this dish. Here, I served it with fresh steamed asparagus, a salad and fresh bread.

(Prep time – 5 minutes / bake time 2 hours)

4 pounds of chicken pieces
1 1/2 oz capers
1 5 3/4 oz jar of olives – any kind
20 bay leaves
20 dried prunes

Arrange the chicken in large baking dish. Pour entire jar of olives and juice over chicken. Sprinkle capers on top. Place the prunes and bay leaves in around and under chicken. Do not add salt or any other liquids.
Cover dish and bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours or until chicken is tender and falling apart.

For my international friends, there is a conversion chart below.

Comments

  1. One of my favs of yours Leann…wonderful rich flavor and tender chicken…and how much easier can it get?

    • Nicely done! You are very close :). Please continue to come in and try our other awesome recipes. Have you had our Club Med Salad?

      • Thanks, Jim! Nice to hear from you. I’m not sure how you found this post but honored to hear you say my recipe is “very close”. LOL! I’ll have to come in soon and try the Club Med Salad.
        BTW…anyone who is in the Goodlettsville area, don’t miss lunch at the Chef’s Market. Your taste buds will thank you.
        For directions: http://chefsmarket
        Have a blessed day!

  2. Could you pls tell me the measurements in grams and kilos? It’ll be very much appreciated 😉

    • CONVERSION CHART

      I’ve posted this conversion chart for your convenience. Please feel free to print it out for your own use.

      Be Careful….
      Always remember to double check your recipe. There is a big difference between Fluid Ounces and Dry Ounces.
      Fluid Ounces = Volume Measurement
      Dry Ounces = Weight Measurement

      Liquid (Fluid or Volume) Measurements (approximate):
      1 teaspoon 1/3 tablespoon 5 ml
      1 tablespoon 1/2 fluid ounce 3 teaspoons 15 ml, 15 cc
      2 tablespoons 1 fluid ounce 1/8 cup, 6 teaspoons 30 ml, 30 cc
      1/4 cup 2 fluid ounces 4 tablespoons 59 ml
      1/3 cup 2 2/3 fluid ounces 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon 79 ml
      1/2 cup 4 fluid ounces 8 tablespoons 118 ml
      2/3 cup 5 1/3 fluid ounces 10 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons 158 ml
      3/4 cup 6 fluid ounces 12 tablespoons 177 ml
      7/8 cup 7 fluid ounces 14 tablespoons 207 ml
      1 cup 8 fluid ounces/ 1/2 pint 16 tablespoons 237 ml
      2 cups 16 fluid ounces/ 1 pint 32 tablespoons 473 ml
      4 cups 32 fluid ounces 1 quart 946 ml
      1 pint 16 fluid ounces/ 1 pint 32 tablespoons 473 ml
      2 pints 32 fluid ounces 1 quart 946 ml, 0.946 liters
      8 pints 1 gallon/ 128 fluid ounces 3785 ml, 3.78 liters
      4 quarts 1 gallon/ 128 fluid ounces 3785 ml, 3.78 liters
      1 liter 1.057 quarts 1000 ml
      1 gallon 128 fluid ounces 3785 ml, 3.78 liters

      Dry (Weight) Measurements (approximate):
      1 ounce 30 grams (28.35 g)
      2 ounces 55 grams
      3 ounces 85 grams
      4 ounces 1/4 pound 125 grams
      8 ounces 1/2 pound 240 grams
      12 ounces 3/4 pound 375 grams
      16 ounces 1 pound 454 grams
      32 ounces 2 pounds 907 grams
      1 kilogram 2.2 pounds/ 35.2 ounces 1000 gram
      Temperature Conversion:
      Fahrenheit to Celsius: Celsius to Fahrenheit:
      Subtract 32
      Multiply by 5
      Divide by 9 Multiply by 9
      Divide by 5
      Add 32
      A note about kitchen measurements:
      Not all tablespoons are the same. The Australian tablespoon is 20 ml; the British tablespoon is 17.7 ml. In most Canadian recipes, the tablespoon is 15 ml., while the American tablespoon is 14.2 ml.
      In British, Australian and sometimes Canadian recipes, the “imperial pint” is used which is 20 fluid ounces. American and sometimes Canadian recipes use the American pint of 16 fluid ounces.

      METRIC TO U.S. CONVERSIONS
      (LIQUID)

      1 ml = 0.033814 fluid ounces
      1 ml = 0.061024 cubic inches
      1 ml = 0.2029 teaspoons
      1 ml = 0.0676 tablespoons
      1 deciliter = 3.3814 fluid ounces
      1 deciliter = 6.1024 cubic inches
      1 deciliter = 20.29 teaspoons
      1 deciliter = 6.76 tablespoons
      1 deciliter = 27.05 drams
      1 deciliter = 0.423 cups
      1 deciliter = 0.845 gills
      1 deciliter = 0.21134 pints
      1 deciliter = 0.10567 quarts
      1 liter = 33.814 fluid ounces
      1 liter = 61.024 cubic inches
      1 liter = 67.6 tablespoons
      1 liter = 270.5 drams
      1 liter = 4.23 cups
      1 liter = 8.45 gills
      1 liter = 2.1134 pints
      1 liter = 1.0567 quarts
      1 liter = 0.26417 gallons
      1 liter = 0.029353 firkins

      (DRY)

      1 liter = 1.8162 pints
      1 liter = 0.9081 quarts

      (WEIGHTS)

      1 gram = 0.035274 ounces
      1 gram = 0.0022046 pounds
      1 kg = 35.274 ounces
      1 kg = 2.2046 pounds

      (LENGTH)

      1 millimeter = 0.03937 inches
      1 cm = 0.3937 inches
      1 meter = 39.37 inches
      1 meter = 3.281 feet
      1 meter = 1.0936 yards

      U.S. TO METRIC CONVERSIONS
      (LIQUID)

      1 teaspoon = 4.929 ml (milliliters)
      1 tablespoon = 14.787 ml
      1 dram = 3.6967 ml
      1 fluid ounce = 29.57353 ml
      1 cup = 236.59 ml
      1 cup = 2.366 deciliters
      1 cup = 0.2366 liters
      1 gill = 118.294 ml
      1 gill = 1.18294 deciliters
      1 gill = 0.118294 liters
      1 pint = 473.1765 ml
      1 pint = 4.731765 deciliters
      1 pint = 0.4731765 liters
      1 quart = 9.4635 deciliters
      1 quart = 0.94635 liters
      1 gallon = 37.854 deciliters
      1 gallon = 3.7854 liters
      1 firkin = 34.069 liters
      1 hogshead = 238.48 liters

      (DRY)

      1 pint = 0.551 liters
      1 quart = 1.101 liters
      1 peck = 8.81 liters
      1 bushel = 35.25 liters

      (WEIGHT)

      1 ounce = 28.35 grams
      1 pound = 453.59 grams
      1 pound = 0.454 kg

      (LENGTH)

      1 inch = 25.4 millimeters
      1 inch = 2.54 cm
      1 foot = 304.8 millimeters
      1 foot = 30.48 cm
      1 yard = 914.4 millimeters
      1 yard = 91.44 cm

      • I’m very grateful indeed (i’m not very good at converting the american measurements). I made it and it tasted lovely. Even my toddler ate it. 🙂

  3. Candi Sharpe says

    Leann, thank you for posting this! I live in Hendersonville and just had Chef’s Market for dinner Friday night. I love the Jerusalem chicken and am thankful to find a recipe close to the original. I am making it tonight for my dinner swap. Can’t wait to try it!!! God bless you and your ministry!!

    • Hi Candi….
      I am so thrilled that you like this recipe too! Did you try it yet? It’s a “hit” at our table every time. Let me know how it goes. 🙂
      Thanks for your post.
      Blessings.
      Leann

  4. Carl and Leann, I thoroughly enjoyed your worship video “Defender”. Great couple, great team and wonderful coordination. Godspeed!

    • Thanks for your post, David. I have to remind myself of the truth of this song from time to time too.
      Have a blessed day!
      Leann

  5. Dear Leann,

    just came across this delicious recipe and had to recommend all the way from the UK – You seemed to be blessed with good eateries in TN.

    I my husband and children are continually blessed by the ministry of you and your husband. I also appreciate this Titus 2 ministry you have for us ladies in the kitchen!

    God bless you musicians and singers for going out front into the battle. We hope Carl is only increasing in strength and vitality by the Holy Ghost!

    God bless you and your house in Jesus mighty name!

    Renee

  6. Tazia McCracken says

    We’re still enjoying this recipe! Thanks for figuring this one out, Leann!

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