Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 cups canned chick-peas, drained
  • 1/2 cup dark raisin
  • 8 skinless chicken thighs

Method

  • Season chicken with salt and pepper and brown on both sides in 3-5 tablespoons oil. Remove to plate.
  • Add onion and garlic; saute 5 minutes.
  • Add cumin through cinnamon and stir well with a wooden spoon.
  • Add flour and stir well to mix.
  • Add broth, honey and lemon zest. Stir to combine and add chicken back to pan; simmer 15 minutes.
  • Add raisins and cook 15 minutes longer.
  • Remove chicken and plate.
  • Add chickpeas and cook 5 minutes to heat through.
  • Spoon sauce over chicken. If sauce is not thick enough, add a little cornstarch/water slurry to thicken up the sauce. If you prefer, place chicken over cooked rice and add sauce on top.