Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas and Raisins

Name: Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas and Raisins
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan Imperial & Coastal
Ingredients: 3 tbsp oil; 4 lb chicken thighs; salt and pepper; 1 large onion; 2 tbsp fresh minced garlic; 1 tbsp cumin; 1 tbsp turmeric; 1 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp cinnamon; 2 tsp grated lemon zest; 1 tbsp flour; 3 cup chicken broth; 3 tbsp honey; 1.5 cup chickpeas; 0.5 cup dark raisin; cooked rice

Chicken, chickpeas and raisin come together in this dish, fragrant with cumin and turmeric and simmered on the stove. It comes to the table with cooked rice.

1 hr · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 30 min · Cook 30 min · 60 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In a large heavy saucepan heat oil over medium heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper the brown well on both sides; transfer to a plate.
2
Add in onions and garlic; saute for about 5 minutes, then add in cumin, turmeric, paprika and cinnamon; cook stirring with a wooden spoon for about 1 minute.
3
Stir in broth, honey, lemon zest and flour; stir to combine. Then add in the browned chicken; simmer covered for about 15 minutes.
15 min
4
After 15 minutes of cooking add in the raisins and continue to cook (UNCOVERED) until the chicken is completely cooked through (about 15-20 minutes).
5
Season with salt and pepper. Remove the chicken to plate/s. Add in the chickpeas and simmer for 5 minutes.
5 min
6
Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve with cooked rice.