FIG AND LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Squeeze juices from halved lemon into a small bowl, then stir in brown sugar, vinegar and water; set aside.
• Place figs and sliced lemon segments in the bottom of an 11x16 inch baking/roasting dish.
• Arrange chicken thighs on top, then pour vinegar mixture over chicken.
• Finally, sprinkle with salt and dried parsley to taste.
• Bake/roast at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 50 minutes, basting frequently (turn figs if they begin to brown).
• With a slotted spoon, remove chicken, figs and lemon slices from baking dish and place on a warm platter.
• Skim fat from cooking juices, then pour over chicken as sauce.
• Garnish with fresh parlsey and serve.