Moroccan Chicken Thighs With Chickpeas And Raisins

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 -5 tablespoons oil
• 4 lbs chicken thighs (skin on)
• salt and pepper
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest (can use more)
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons honey (or to taste)
• 1 1/2 cups chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup dark raisin (or to taste)
• cooked rice

Recipe

• 1 in a large heavy saucepan (i use my electric frypan for this) heat oil over medium heat.
• 2 season the chicken with salt and pepper the brown well on both sides; transfer to a plate.
• 3 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.
• 4 stir in broth, honey, lemon zest and flour; stir to combine.
• 5 then add in the browned chicken; simmer covered for about 15 minutes.
• 6 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).
• 7 season with salt and pepper.
• 8 remove the chicken to plate/s.
• 9 add in the chickpeas and simmer for 5 minutes.
• 10 pour the sauce over the chicken and serve with cooked rice.